insecurely
C1
adv
Freq #304022
Meanings
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1
adv
in a manner involving risk
our positions here at the university are rather insecurely supported by grant money
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2
adv
in a tentative and self-conscious manner
They always act very insecurely in the presence of their boss.
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3
adv
In an insecure manner.
Etymology
From insecure + -ly.