英語

insecurely

gb/ɪnsɪkjˈʊɹli/ us/ɪnsɪkjˈʊɹli/
B2 英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb B2 property
1

not firmly fixed or stable

Not in a safe or firm position.

用法パターン: [something] is positioned/attached insecurely
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes use the adjective *insecure* instead of the adverb *insecurely* (e.g., “it was insecure” vs “it was attached insecurely”).
類義語
unstably (Emphasizes lack of balance or steadiness.) | loosely (Emphasizes that it is not tight or firmly connected.)
対義語
securely (Firmly fixed and unlikely to move or fail.) | firmly (Strongly and solidly in place.)
コロケーション
insecurely fastened |insecurely attached |insecurely fixed |insecurely positioned |insecurely balanced |insecurely mounted |insecurely supported |insecurely anchored |insecurely tied |insecurely fitted
テーマ
daily_life |safety |objects
例文
  • The ladder was leaning insecurely against the wall.
  • A loose cable hung insecurely from the ceiling.
  • The sign was mounted insecurely and rattled in the wind.
学習者向け例文
  • The shelf was attached insecurely.
  • The box sat insecurely on the edge of the table.
adverb C1 state
2

with low confidence or self-doubt

In a nervous way, not feeling confident.

用法パターン: [someone] looks/speaks/laughs/smiles insecurely
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse *insecurely* (how someone acts) with *insecure* (how someone feels).
類義語
nervously (Focuses on anxiety or tension.) | self-consciously (Focuses on awareness of being judged by others.)
対義語
confidently (With assurance and self-belief.) | surely (With certainty and without doubt.)
コロケーション
smile insecurely |laugh insecurely |speak insecurely |look insecurely |glance insecurely |ask insecurely |answer insecurely |shift insecurely |stand insecurely |introduce yourself insecurely
テーマ
emotions |social |communication
例文
  • He laughed insecurely, as if he wasn’t sure the joke was welcome.
  • She spoke insecurely about her experience, downplaying her achievements.
  • The new employee smiled insecurely and avoided eye contact.
学習者向け例文
  • I answered insecurely in the meeting.
  • She smiled insecurely.
adverb technical C1 property
3

without adequate protection or safety

Not protected well enough; easy to steal or damage.

用法パターン: [data/information] is stored/transmitted insecurely
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes overuse *insecurely* where *unsafely* is more natural for physical danger.
類義語
unsafely (More general; not specifically about security or protection.) | vulnerably (Emphasizes exposure to attack or harm.)
対義語
securely (Protected against harm or unauthorized access.) | safely (Protected from danger or risk in a general sense.)
コロケーション
stored insecurely |transmitted insecurely |configured insecurely |encrypted insecurely |shared insecurely |accessed insecurely |saved insecurely |handled insecurely |managed insecurely |deployed insecurely
テーマ
technology |business |security |risk
例文
  • Customer data was stored insecurely on a public server.
  • The app transmitted passwords insecurely over an unencrypted connection.
  • Files shared insecurely can be accessed by unauthorized users.
学習者向け例文
  • Do not store passwords insecurely.
  • The data was sent insecurely.
文法
辞書形
insecurely
IPA
GB/ɪnsɪkjˈʊɹli/
US/ɪnsɪkjˈʊɹli/
音節・強勢
in - sec - urely (3音節)
Stress on 3rd syllable (urely)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: insecurely
  • Plural: insecurelies
関連語
Forms
insecurelies noun
Core family
secure adjective B1 securely adverb B2 security noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
insecure adjective B1 insecurity noun B1
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