The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word INSECURE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result INSECURE
- Anxious at home with scoundrel coming into view
- I smoke, holding nose to block out oxygen: that's dangerous
- Unreliable leader in cushy job given sideways move
- Lacking assurance about getting home safe
- Cases in intern scheme make better firm? Au contraire
- Mid-air rescue incredibly keeps top of neck exposed
- Issue a policy to get European Commission on board? That’s rather uncertain
- Loose cover draped around middle of deck
- Dangerous six footer leaving court to get fix
- Not safe in botched rescue
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What does INSECURE mean?
INSECURE adjective- Not secure.
- Not comfortable or confident in oneself or in certain situations.