insecure
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The cheater is just as insecure, if not more, than the person who’s scared to get cheated on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Soon he realised he was judging them because he was feeling insecure himself.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Establishing eligibility based on Medicaid coverage means that many financially insecure households may be excluded.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
James is wealthy and a good time in limited amounts, but he’s also insecure and only fitting company for his three most loyal male friends.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
“Yeah. I can see what you bring out in him. You don’t know this because you’ve never experienced it, but Four without you is a much different person. He’s... obsessive, explosive, insecure ...” “Obsessive?”
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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