Apr 6, 2011 · I don't really care whether I read/write insecure or unsecure, but clearly 'standard' usage is overwhelmingly insecure. What surprised me was that to the world at large, apparently, 'devices' …

Mar 31, 2016 · Insecure is quite a good word. Insecure people will be flawed, gawky and timid (in an unfamiliar setting) and often times jealousy accompanies insecurity hand in hand. As far as cynical, …

Jun 6, 2020 · Closed 5 years ago. I want to know a word or a phrase that would describe a person who "intentionally" (because some people hate themselves even when they don't want to, or some people …

Nov 27, 2016 · From M-W: self-esteem: a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or importance A person with low self-esteem lacks a sense of their own worth, value, or importance. If you're looking …

Jan 4, 2019 · I'd say such a person is "emotionally insecure". (see No 1 below) From Wikipedia "Emotional insecurity or simply insecurity is a feeling of general unease or nervousness that may be …

Dec 20, 2016 · If you are looking for a word that expresses more of an emotional reason for the obsession with one's appearance, perhaps insecure might work. M-W says: not confident or …

Jul 10, 2021 · It's not a word defined in a respected dictionary, but I believe it does have currency: Gastronaut. For example there is a book with this title, about exploring food, that gives off the vibe …

Nov 20, 2023 · Is there any word for someone who doesn't accept others' favors? They have no reason for it, they just say no. Perhaps it's because they would feel insecure. Example: -Why does she …

Sep 4, 2015 · Presumably the judgments that the person so swiftly forms are based on his or her applying some method of shorthand assessment. Often such systems of snap judgment are founded …

Jul 31, 2015 · I have this friend who is in constant search for approval - and not only from his peers, but every single person he meets. He also needs to be the center of attention.