unsecure

se·cure

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-kyoo r]
- /sɪˈkyʊər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-kyoo r]
- /sɪˈkyʊər/

Definitions of unsecure word

adjective unsecure free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe. 1
adjective unsecure dependable; firm; not liable to fail, yield, become displaced, etc., as a support or a fastening: The building was secure, even in an earthquake. 1
adjective unsecure affording safety, as a place: He needed a secure hideout. 1
adjective unsecure in safe custody or keeping: Here in the vault the necklace was secure. 1
adjective unsecure free from care; without anxiety: emotionally secure. 1
adjective unsecure firmly established, as a relationship or reputation: He earned a secure place among the baseball immortals. 1

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Origin of unsecure

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Latin sēcūrus carefree, equivalent to sē- se- + cūr(a) care (see cure) + -us adj. suffix; cf. sure

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Parts of speech for Unsecure

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unsecure popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Antonyms for unsecure

adj unsecure

at ease — If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.

adjective unsecure

cincher — Something that cinches as in holds and fastens, such as a belt or corset.

All 2 Antonyms of unsecure