Inseguro
Example: Ele parece inseguro durante a apresentação importante.
Definition
"Inseguro" describes a person who lacks confidence or feels uncertain, especially in situations requiring assurance or decisiveness. For example, in the sentence 'Ele parece inseguro durante a apresentação importante,' it means he appears unsure or hesitant during an important presentation.
Etymology
The word "inseguro" comes from the Latin prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'securus,' meaning 'safe' or 'secure.' Did you know? The root 'securus' relates to being free from care or worry, so "inseguro" literally means 'not free from worry,' perfectly capturing the feeling of uncertainty.
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