insecurely

Thân thiện

She always acts very insecurely in the presence of her father.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner that is not safe, firm, or secure; involving risk or uncertainty: Describes an action done without stability, confidence, or reliable support.
   • In a hesitant, uncertain, or self-conscious manner: Describes an action performed with a lack of confidence or assurance.

Examples of Usage

• Adverb (Lacking physical or structural security):
  • The sign was insecurely fastened to the wall and eventually fell.
  • Our positions here at the university are rather insecurely supported by grant money.
• Adverb (Lacking confidence or emotional security):
  • She always acts very insecurely in the presence of her father.
  • He spoke insecurely during the interview, which hurt his chances.

Advanced Usage

• "to feel insecurely attached": In psychology, describes an attachment style characterized by anxiety and uncertainty in relationships.
  • Children who feel insecurely attached may have difficulty trusting others.

Variants and Related Words

• Insecure (adjective): Not confident or assured; not firmly fixed or liable to give way.
  • He felt insecure about his abilities.
  • The ladder felt insecure on the uneven ground.
• Insecurity (noun): The state of being insecure; a feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence.
  • Her insecurity prevented her from speaking up.

Synonyms

• Unsteadily: In a way that is not firm or stable.
• Precariously: In a way that is dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
• Hesitantly: In a tentative or unsure manner.
• Self-consciously: In a way that shows undue awareness of oneself or one's actions.

Antonyms

• Securely: In a fixed, firm, or safe manner; with confidence.
• Confidently: In a self-assured way.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a manner involving risk
   • our positions here at the university are rather insecurely supported by grant money
2. in a tentative and self-conscious manner
   • she always acts very insecurely in the presence of her father