— insecurely , adv. — insecureness , n.
/in'si kyoor"/ , adj.
1. subject to fears, doubts, etc.; not self-confident or assured: an insecure person.
2. not confident or certain; uneasy; anxious: He was insecure about the examination.
3. not secure; exposed or liable to risk, loss, or danger: an insecure stock portfolio.
4. not firmly or reliably placed or fastened: an insecure ladder.
[ 1640-50; insecurus. See IN- 3 , SECURE ]
Syn. 3. risky. See uncertain .