insecure

//ˌɪn.sɪˈkjʊə(r)//
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Adjective

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1

Not confident about oneself or one's abilities; lacking self-assurance.

She felt insecure about speaking in front of the class.

2

Not firmly fixed or stable; liable to give way or break.

The ladder felt insecure, so I decided not to climb it.

3

Not adequately protected or guarded; vulnerable to danger or threat.

The building's insecure entrance allowed unauthorized people to enter.