INSECURELY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does insecurely mean? 

• INSECURELY (adverb)
  The adverb INSECURELY has 2 senses:

1. in a tentative and self-conscious manner

2. in a manner involving risk

  Familiarity information: INSECURELY used as an adverb is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• INSECURELY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a tentative and self-conscious manner

Context example:

she always acts very insecurely in the presence of her father

Antonym:

securely (in a confident and unselfconscious manner)

Pertainym:

insecure (lacking self-confidence or assurance)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a manner involving risk

Context example:

our positions here at the university are rather insecurely supported by grant money

Antonym:

securely (in a manner free from fear or risk)

Pertainym:

insecure (lacking in security or safety)

 Context examples 

All worked well, but there came a time when he fastened the pine- knot insecurely.

(White Fang, by Jack London)