insecure
gb/ˈɪnsəkjɚ/ us/ˈɪnsəkjɚ/
B1
Inglés
bizonytalan, önbizalomhiányos, nem biztonságos, veszélyes, nem stabil
B1
1
bizonytalan
B1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] feels insecure (about [something])
He felt insecure about his accent in meetings.
Az értekezleteken bizonytalannak érezte magát az akcentusa miatt.
She can seem outgoing, but she’s actually quite insecure.
Lehet, hogy nagyon közvetlennek tűnik, de valójában elég bizonytalan.
Don’t let one bad grade make you insecure about your abilities.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I feel insecure about my speaking.
Bizonytalan vagyok, amikor beszélnem kell.
He is insecure sometimes.
Néha bizonytalan.
Error frecuente:
Do not confuse insecure with insured (protected by insurance).
Significado
lacking confidence; unsure of yourself
Colocaciones
feel insecure
|be insecure
|insecure about your looks
|insecure about your English
|deeply insecure
|socially insecure
|make [someone] feel insecure
|insecure teenager
|insecure person
|insecure feelings
Sinónimos
self-conscious (Focuses on being overly aware of others’ opinions.)
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uncertain (More general; not sure what to think or do.)
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lacking confidence (Direct and neutral description.)
Antónimos
confident (Sure of yourself and your abilities.)
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secure (Emotionally steady and not worried about being judged.)
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|mental_health
|daily_life
Definición
Not feeling confident about yourself.
Not confident about yourself or your abilities; anxious about how you compare to others or how you will be judged.
B2
2
bizonytalan
B1
Patrón de uso:
an insecure [job/income/future/position]
After the merger, his job felt insecure.
A fúzió után bizonytalannak tűnt az állása.
Many renters live with insecure housing and short leases.
Sok bérlő bizonytalan lakhatási helyzetben él, rövid távú bérleti szerződésekkel.
The team’s lead looked insecure after two quick mistakes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My job is insecure right now.
Az állásom most bizonytalan.
Their future feels insecure.
A jövőjük bizonytalannak tűnik.
Error frecuente:
Insecure job means ‘not stable,’ not ‘unsafe’ (though it can be both in some contexts).
Significado
not stable; not guaranteed
Colocaciones
insecure job
|insecure employment
|insecure income
|insecure housing
|insecure future
|insecure position
|financially insecure
|make [something] insecure
|remain insecure
|insecure contract
Sinónimos
unstable (Emphasizes frequent change or lack of solidity.)
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precarious (More formal; suggests serious risk.)
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uncertain (Focuses on not knowing what will happen.)
Antónimos
secure (Stable and likely to continue.)
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stable (Not likely to change suddenly.)
Temas
work
|money
|housing
|daily_life
Definición
Not stable or not certain to continue.
Not stable or certain to continue; at risk of ending, changing, or failing.
B2
3
veszélyes
A2
Patrón de uso:
an insecure [area/border/situation]
The roads are insecure at night, so we stayed in town.
Az utak éjszaka nem biztonságosak, ezért a városban maradtunk.
Aid groups left after the region became too insecure.
A segélyszervezetek kivonultak, miután a térség túl veszélyessé vált.
She avoided the park because it felt insecure after dark.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This area is insecure at night.
Ez a környék éjszaka nem biztonságos.
The situation is insecure.
A helyzet veszélyes.
Error frecuente:
Insecure does not mean ‘not sure’; in this sense it means ‘unsafe.’
Significado
not safe; vulnerable to danger
Colocaciones
insecure area
|insecure neighborhood
|insecure border
|insecure region
|insecure environment
|politically insecure
|militarily insecure
|increasingly insecure
|remain insecure
|make [a place] insecure
Sinónimos
unsafe (Most direct everyday synonym.)
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dangerous (Stronger; highlights risk of harm.)
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unstable (Often used for countries/regions; implies likely unrest.)
Antónimos
safe (Not likely to cause harm.)
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secure (Protected from attack or danger.)
Temas
safety
|politics
|travel
|news
Definición
Not safe; dangerous.
Not safe or well protected; exposed to danger, attack, or harm.
B2
TECHNICAL
4
Patrón de uso:
an insecure [password/network/website/connection]
Using the same password everywhere is insecure.
Nem biztonságos mindenhol ugyanazt a jelszót használni.
The browser warned that the connection was insecure.
A böngésző figyelmeztetett, hogy a kapcsolat nem biztonságos.
They fixed an insecure setting that exposed customer data.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This password is insecure.
Ez a jelszó nem biztonságos.
The site says the connection is insecure.
Az oldal azt írja, hogy a kapcsolat nem biztonságos.
Error frecuente:
In tech contexts, insecure describes weak protection (not a person’s feelings).
Significado
not protected against hacking
Colocaciones
insecure password
|insecure network
|insecure connection
|insecure website
|insecure protocol
|insecure Wi‑Fi
|insecure system
|insecure configuration
|insecure settings
|insecure app
Sinónimos
vulnerable (Emphasizes that it can be attacked or exploited.)
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unprotected (Highlights missing or weak safeguards.)
Antónimos
secure (Well protected against access or attack.)
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encrypted (Specifically protected by encryption (not identical but often related).)
Temas
technology
|internet
|security
|business
Definición
Not safe from being hacked or accessed by others.
Not adequately protected against unauthorized access, attack, or data leaks.
B2
5
nem stabil
B1
Patrón de uso:
an insecure [ladder/handrail/rope/hold]
The ladder felt insecure on the wet ground.
A létra nem tűnt stabilnak a nedves talajon.
One screw was missing, so the shelf was insecure.
Hiányzott egy csavar, ezért a polc nem volt stabil.
He stopped climbing when his footing became insecure.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The ladder is insecure.
A létra nem stabil.
The shelf is insecure.
A polc nem stabil.
Error frecuente:
For physical objects, insecure means ‘not firm,’ not ‘unsafe feelings.’
Significado
not firmly fixed or held
Colocaciones
insecure ladder
|insecure handrail
|insecure footing
|insecure grip
|insecure hold
|insecure fastening
|insecure load
|insecure attachment
|make [something] insecure
|seem insecure
Sinónimos
loose (Not tightly fastened; can move.)
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unsteady (Not stable; likely to wobble.)
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wobbly (Informal; emphasizes shaking movement.)
Antónimos
firm (Strongly fixed; not moving.)
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secure (Properly fastened or held in place.)
Temas
daily_life
|home
|safety
Definición
Not fixed strongly; easy to move or fall.
Not firmly attached or stable; likely to move, fall, or come loose.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
insecure
AFI
GB/ˈɪnsəkjɚ/
US/ˈɪnsəkjɚ/
Sílabas y acento
in - sec - ure (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: insecure
Familia de palabras
Core family
Related words
securely
adverb B2
insecurely
adverb B2
Expresiones
an insecure connection
1/ən ˈɪnsəkjɚ kənˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
internet link not protected
A connection that is not safe from being watched or attacked.
Ejemplos
- Don’t enter your card details on an insecure connection.
- The app refused to connect because the connection was insecure.
- Public Wi‑Fi can be an insecure connection.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This is an insecure connection.
an insecure job
1/ən ˈɪnsəkjɚ d͡ʒˈɑb/
fixed phrase
job not likely to last
A job that may not continue.
Ejemplos
- He left an insecure job for a permanent role.
- Insecure jobs make it hard to plan for the future.
- Many young workers start out in insecure jobs.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He has an insecure job.
an insecure password
1/ən ˈɪnsəkjɚ pˈæswˌɚd/
fixed phrase
technical
password easy to guess
A password that is not safe.
Ejemplos
- ‘123456’ is an insecure password.
- The site warned me that I was using an insecure password.
- Using your name as a password is insecure.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My old password was insecure.
be insecure about [something]
1/bˈi ˈɪnsəkjɚ əbˈaʊt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
not confident about something
To lack confidence about something.
Ejemplos
- He’s insecure about his writing, so he avoids sharing it.
- She’s insecure about making mistakes in front of others.
- They’re both insecure about where the relationship is going.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She is insecure about her accent.
feel insecure about [something]
1/fˈil ˈɪnsəkjɚ əbˈaʊt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
worry you are not good enough
To not feel confident about something.
Ejemplos
- He feels insecure about his height.
- I used to feel insecure about my English, but I’m improving.
- She felt insecure about starting a new job.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I feel insecure about my pronunciation.
- He feels insecure about his body.
insecure about the relationship
1/ˈɪnsəkjɚ əbˈaʊt ðə ɹilˈeɪʃənʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
uncertain or anxious in love
Worried the relationship is not strong or stable.
Ejemplos
- He felt insecure about the relationship after they stopped talking as much.
- She’s insecure about the relationship and needs more reassurance.
- They became insecure about the relationship when plans kept changing.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I feel insecure about our relationship.