Insecure
(adjective)
- Not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious about oneself; filled with self-doubt.
- Not able to be relied on; uncertain.
Origin:
Late 16th century (in the sense "not secure"): from in- "not" + secure, on the pattern of latin insidiosus "treacherous".
Examples:
- He felt insecure about his abilities.
- She was insecure about her appearance.
- The system was deemed insecure due to the lack of encryption.
- The company was insecure about its future.
- The investment was insecure and not recommended.