insecure
gb/ˈɪnsəkjɚ/ us/ˈɪnsəkjɚ/
B1
Anglais
bizonytalan, önbizalomhiányos, nem biztonságos, veszélyes, nem stabil
B1
1
bizonytalan
B1
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
I feel insecure about my speaking.
Bizonytalan vagyok, amikor beszélnem kell.
He is insecure sometimes.
Néha bizonytalan.
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse insecure with insured (protected by insurance).
Sens
lacking confidence; unsure of yourself
Collocations
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
confident (Sure of yourself and your abilities.)
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secure (Emotionally steady and not worried about being judged.)
Thèmes
emotions
|relationships
|mental_health
|daily_life
Définition
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
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
My job is insecure right now.
Az állásom most bizonytalan.
Their future feels insecure.
A jövőjük bizonytalannak tűnik.
Erreur fréquente :
Insecure job means ‘not stable,’ not ‘unsafe’ (though it can be both in some contexts).
Sens
not stable; not guaranteed
Collocations
insecure job
|insecure employment
|insecure income
|insecure housing
|insecure future
|insecure position
|financially insecure
|make [something] insecure
|remain insecure
|insecure contract
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
secure (Stable and likely to continue.)
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stable (Not likely to change suddenly.)
Thèmes
work
|money
|housing
|daily_life
Définition
Not stable or not certain to continue.
Not stable or certain to continue; at risk of ending, changing, or failing.
B2
3
veszélyes
A2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
This area is insecure at night.
Ez a környék éjszaka nem biztonságos.
The situation is insecure.
A helyzet veszélyes.
Erreur fréquente :
Insecure does not mean ‘not sure’; in this sense it means ‘unsafe.’
Sens
not safe; vulnerable to danger
Collocations
insecure area
|insecure neighborhood
|insecure border
|insecure region
|insecure environment
|politically insecure
|militarily insecure
|increasingly insecure
|remain insecure
|make [a place] insecure
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
safe (Not likely to cause harm.)
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secure (Protected from attack or danger.)
Thèmes
safety
|politics
|travel
|news
Définition
Not safe; dangerous.
Not safe or well protected; exposed to danger, attack, or harm.
B2
TECHNICAL
4
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
In tech contexts, insecure describes weak protection (not a person’s feelings).
Sens
not protected against hacking
Collocations
insecure password
|insecure network
|insecure connection
|insecure website
|insecure protocol
|insecure Wi‑Fi
|insecure system
|insecure configuration
|insecure settings
|insecure app
Synonymes
vulnerable (Emphasizes that it can be attacked or exploited.)
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unprotected (Highlights missing or weak safeguards.)
Antonymes
secure (Well protected against access or attack.)
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encrypted (Specifically protected by encryption (not identical but often related).)
Thèmes
technology
|internet
|security
|business
Définition
Not safe from being hacked or accessed by others.
Not adequately protected against unauthorized access, attack, or data leaks.
B2
5
nem stabil
B1
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
The ladder is insecure.
A létra nem stabil.
The shelf is insecure.
A polc nem stabil.
Erreur fréquente :
For physical objects, insecure means ‘not firm,’ not ‘unsafe feelings.’
Sens
not firmly fixed or held
Collocations
insecure ladder
|insecure handrail
|insecure footing
|insecure grip
|insecure hold
|insecure fastening
|insecure load
|insecure attachment
|make [something] insecure
|seem insecure
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
firm (Strongly fixed; not moving.)
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secure (Properly fastened or held in place.)
Thèmes
daily_life
|home
|safety
Définition
Not fixed strongly; easy to move or fall.
Not firmly attached or stable; likely to move, fall, or come loose.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
insecure
API
GB/ˈɪnsəkjɚ/
US/ˈɪnsəkjɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
in - sec - ure (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: insecure
Famille de mots
Core family
Related words
securely
adverb B2
insecurely
adverb B2
Expressions
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Exemples
- ‘123456’ is an insecure password.
- The site warned me that I was using an insecure password.
- Using your name as a password is insecure.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I feel insecure about our relationship.