English–German

“insecure” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnzɪçɐ/

Example

Vor dem Gespräch fühle ich mich unsicher.

I feel insecure before the conversation.

Illustration for unsicher (insecure)

How to say “insecure” in German

“Insecure” in German is unsicher.

A person stands at a crossroads, unable to choose and lacking inner steadiness.

Full entry for unsicher: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with unsicher

In Meetings wirke ich manchmal unsicher, wenn ich die Antwort nicht kenne.

In meetings, I sometimes look insecure when I don't know the answer.

Tips for using unsicher

  • In Ich bin unsicher, the word often describes personal hesitation or lack of confidence, while an uncertain fact is often expressed more precisely with ungewiss or unklar.

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