inseguramente

[in-se-gu-ra-MEN-te]

adverb

insecurely, uncertainly

1. in a manner lacking confidence or certainty; with doubt or hesitation

He spoke insecurely about his future plans.

Ele falou inseguramente sobre seus planos futuros.

2. in a way that is not safe or stable; precariously

The ladder was positioned insecurely against the wall.

A escada estava posicionada inseguramente contra a parede.

3. with a lack of self-confidence; nervously

She answered the interview questions insecurely.

Ela respondeu as perguntas da entrevista inseguramente.

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General Brazilian

inseguramente

standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

inseguramente

standard usage in European Portuguese

falar inseguramente - to speak with uncertainty

andar inseguramente - to walk unsteadily

agir inseguramente - to act hesitantly

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