insecure
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"This will give insecure workers on variable hours security in their working lives which they are so badly lacking at the moment," a spokesperson added.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Yet once he was down to 170 pounds, he still felt insecure.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
I just rewatched all of these a few times in a row for sound, and Roy Wood Jr. is so smooth it makes me feel like I’m needy and insecure on the stage.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
She may even be feeling insecure in the relationship.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Most of the girls I've dated spent more time asking me insecure questions than actually enjoying our time together—Do you think I'm pretty?
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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