Insecure
Insecure adjective - Not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched.
Overprotective and insecure are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Overprotective" instead an adjective "Insecure".
Nearby Words: insecurity, insecurely
Overprotective
Overprotective adjective - Overly protective.
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Synonyms for Overprotective
Insecure and overprotective are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Insecure" instead an adjective "Overprotective".
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Kisa's father is unaccounted for in the story, and her well-intentioned but very insecure mother is so overprotective of her that, after Kisa runs away from home due to bullying, she nearly reaches a breaking point and gives up on raising her.
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