insecure
неуверенный
lacking confidence
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insecure belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Related words worth learning together
overly aware of oneself and worried about how others perceive you, often about appearance or behavior
She felt self-conscious at the party and kept checking her hair.
formal or literary word for shy or modest because of lack of self-confidence; often more restrained in tone
He was diffident about expressing his opinions in the meeting.
stresses internal doubts about one's own abilities; explicit phrase rather than a single-word adjective in common use
Her self-doubting nature prevented her from applying for leadership roles.
reserved or timid in social situations; focuses on social reticence rather than global self-doubt
She is shy and avoids speaking in class.
hesitant and easily frightened; emphasizes fearfulness and reluctance to act more than general low self-worth
He made a timid attempt to ask her out.
experiencing worry, nervousness, or high arousal; can relate to fear of outcomes rather than low self-esteem
She was anxious before giving the presentation and couldn't sleep.
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How is insecure different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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insecure meaning: what does it mean?
lacking confidence
insecure pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
insecure is pronounced as /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
insecure definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He felt insecure about wearing a suit to the party. Translation: Он чувствовал себя неуверенным, надевая костюм на вечеринку.
Is insecure part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, insecure (неуверенный) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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