insecurely

Examples

• All

• She stored her valuables insecurely under the bed, making them easy targets for theft.

• Screw all four insecurely, remember this is a mechanical device, and then slide the sled into the case.

• The shelf was installed insecurely, causing books to fall off whenever someone walked by.

• The tent was pitched insecurely, leading to a sleepless night when strong winds began to blow.

Synonyms

P

precariously

vsinsecurely

11 7.0

In a way that is not steady and could fall

is the broader idea of being not secure, unsafe, or likely to fail

U

uncertainly

vsinsecurely

11 4.0

Act or speak in a way that shows you are not sure

is more general, adding safety and stability risks beyond mere doubt

U

unsafely

vsinsecurely

1 2.8

In a way that could cause harm

covers that danger but also includes uncertainty and risk of failure

V

vulnerably

vsinsecurely

1 7.1

In a way that shows you can be hurt and need protection

is broader, meaning not secure or stable rather than just vulnerable

U

unstably

vsinsecurely

4.8

In a way that is not steady and likely to move, change, or fall

is wider, covering both instability and general lack of security or safety

R

riskily

vsinsecurely

6.4

In a dangerous way that may cause harm or loss

includes risk but also describes general lack of security or stability

U

unsurely

vsinsecurely

4.1

In a way that shows someone is not sure

emphasizes physical or safety risk as well as lack of certainty

Antonyms

S

securely

28 2.9

In a way that keeps something safe and fixed

How Secure

securely

28 2.9

safely

473 1.0

insecurely

4.8

unsafely

1 2.8

dangerously

97 3.2

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology