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Insecurely (Adverb)

In a tentative and self-conscious manner; "she always acts very insecurely in the presence of her father".

She spoke insecurely during the presentation, fidgeting with her notes and avoiding eye contact with the audience.
He always dresses insecurely for dates, choosing outfits that are too casual or too formal.
The new employee worked insecurely, constantly seeking reassurance from her colleagues and supervisor.
The child walked insecurely on the balance beam, her arms outstretched for balance and her eyes fixed on the floor.
She sang insecurely in front of the crowd, her voice trembling and her words stumbling over each other.

In a manner involving risk; "our positions here at the university are rather insecurely supported by grant money".

The company's financial future was insecurely tied to the success of its latest product launch.
The researchers' findings were insecurely based on a small sample size and limited data.
The family's livelihood was insecurely dependent on the father's freelance work.
The city's water supply was insecurely protected from contamination due to outdated infrastructure.
The startup's business model was insecurely reliant on a single major client.