Engels

insecurely

gb/ɪnsɪkjˈʊɹli/ us/ɪnsɪkjˈʊɹli/
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adverb B2 property
1

not firmly fixed or stable

Not in a safe or firm position.

Gebruikspatroon: [something] is positioned/attached insecurely
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use the adjective *insecure* instead of the adverb *insecurely* (e.g., “it was insecure” vs “it was attached insecurely”).
Synoniemen
unstably (Emphasizes lack of balance or steadiness.) | loosely (Emphasizes that it is not tight or firmly connected.)
Antoniemen
securely (Firmly fixed and unlikely to move or fail.) | firmly (Strongly and solidly in place.)
Woordcombinaties
insecurely fastened |insecurely attached |insecurely fixed |insecurely positioned |insecurely balanced |insecurely mounted |insecurely supported |insecurely anchored |insecurely tied |insecurely fitted
Thema's
daily_life |safety |objects
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • 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.

Gebruikspatroon: [someone] looks/speaks/laughs/smiles insecurely
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse *insecurely* (how someone acts) with *insecure* (how someone feels).
Synoniemen
nervously (Focuses on anxiety or tension.) | self-consciously (Focuses on awareness of being judged by others.)
Antoniemen
confidently (With assurance and self-belief.) | surely (With certainty and without doubt.)
Woordcombinaties
smile insecurely |laugh insecurely |speak insecurely |look insecurely |glance insecurely |ask insecurely |answer insecurely |shift insecurely |stand insecurely |introduce yourself insecurely
Thema's
emotions |social |communication
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • 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.

Gebruikspatroon: [data/information] is stored/transmitted insecurely
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes overuse *insecurely* where *unsafely* is more natural for physical danger.
Synoniemen
unsafely (More general; not specifically about security or protection.) | vulnerably (Emphasizes exposure to attack or harm.)
Antoniemen
securely (Protected against harm or unauthorized access.) | safely (Protected from danger or risk in a general sense.)
Woordcombinaties
stored insecurely |transmitted insecurely |configured insecurely |encrypted insecurely |shared insecurely |accessed insecurely |saved insecurely |handled insecurely |managed insecurely |deployed insecurely
Thema's
technology |business |security |risk
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • Do not store passwords insecurely.
  • The data was sent insecurely.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
insecurely
IPA
GB/ɪnsɪkjˈʊɹli/
US/ɪnsɪkjˈʊɹli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
in - sec - urely (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 3rd syllable (urely)
Woordvormen
Noun
  • Base: insecurely
  • Plural: insecurelies
Woordfamilie
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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