insecure
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She said actions by employers who offer wellbeing measures are welcomed, but tackling the root cause of stress such as "low pay, insecure contract and impossible workloads" was key.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Guy is probably the worst human to be granted the Green Lantern’s powers: He’s pompous, ill-mannered and insecure.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
As Aithra, Jana McIntyre’s bright soprano was insecure in the coloratura passages and grew harsh as the evening progressed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
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
“She’s insecure about her predicament and picks on me to make herself feel better.”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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