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