Insecurity is a common trait that many people struggle with, and it can manifest in various behaviors and actions. Someone recently asked, “what screams “I’m insecure,” and here are the top 23 answers.
Inability To Admit They Don’t Know Something
“Exactly; some people are opinionated on a subject they either know nothing about or merely regurgitate points they heard on select news sites/feeds.”
“I have a friend who is so insecure that he often Googles the topic before he talks. In group chats, he’s never the first to reply, but 10 minutes later, he’s suddenly an expert.”
Mocking The Achievements Of Others
“My friend’s brother mocked me because I graduated college. I pointed out to him that he lives at home with no job, no education past high school, and no girlfriend at 25 years old. He doesn’t talk to me anymore.”
“The “in order to go up for me, someone else needs to go down” syndrome…”
Constant One-up-man-ship
“I work with an insecure guy like this, unfortunately. Try to talk about literally anything, and he’ll have a one-up; he’s full of lies, though.”
“If you’ve been to Timbuktu, they’ve been to Timbuk-three.”
“Yeah, if you’ve got a foreskin, they’ve got a five-skin. So tedious!”
Down-playing Others’ Accomplishments
“When insecure people scream “I could’ve done that!” It’s the saddest attempt to get credit for something you didn’t do simply because you imagine you could have.”
“I graduated college, and one supposed friend said, “It’s because your course was easy.” Like, wow, is saying ‘congratulations’ that hard? Especially if you’re a friend of mine?”
Belittling Others
“I think this is the top indicator of insecurity. You have to make others feel small just so you feel big.”
“Precisely this, plus they often constantly talk about themselves to prove they’re better than other people.”
Brutal Honesty
“An insecure person may be quick to be brutally honest with others but has a meltdown when someone does it back to them.”
“When people say that they just want to be brutally honest with you, it’s so they can rationalize being a jerk. Honesty without empathy is cruelty.”
Unable To Take A Joke
“People who tear other people down as a joke but then get mad when they get it back. Clearly, they either aren’t joking or are too insecure about being it dishing out.”
“In my experience, those are usually the most sensitive, insecure people.”
Gossiping About Others
“Exactly. I knew a mother and son who were always first to gossip and point out negative things about other people. I used to think they were being realistic until I realized they were very insensitive, cruel, and insecure.”
“Yep! They’re always talking badly about others and trying to make them look weak/bad.”
Constantly Affirming Their Personality
“People that start with “I’m a nice guy!” Or “I’m an alpha male” are gross; if you were, you wouldn’t have to tell us.”
“When someone starts with a statement like that, I automatically tune out.”
Revving Their Engine
“Revving your vehicle loudly every time you pass another person and at every green light is so pathetic.”
“Apparently, they didn’t buy their vehicle because they needed to commute; they bought it because they wanted to drive it like a jerk and (not) impress everyone else.”
Never Apologizing
“I don’t understand how people can be so insecure. I’m a teacher, and I tally up my mistakes every day in front of my class. It shows an acceptance of self.”
“I have a friend who never admits she’s wrong, and she also says she tells it like it is. She excuses herself from accountability and apologizes when she says mean things.”
Self-serving Compliments
“It’s a compliment that makes the person making the compliment look better; it’s discreet bragging. Insecure people do it a lot.”
“My boss says things like, “I’m impressed with your question; it gives such insight into the superior level of discourse I’ve reached here. Most people aren’t smart enough to follow me.” He is so insecure.”
Always Bragging About Money
“Talking about how much money you make and/or buying things to show off is extremely insecure.”
“This, and constantly judging other people by social standards of wealth, like making comments about what school someone went to, or what accent someone has.”
Being Judgemental
“Insecure humans love to judge each other; if only they spent the same time judging their own behaviors as harshly as they judge others, the world would be nicer for everyone.”
“I think that those who readily pass judgment on others without any real justification are the most insecure people.”
Proving People Wrong
“My professor told me I’d never be an architect, but I became one anyway. When my design was used for a new skyscraper in NYC, I went back to show him how wrong he was / how successful I’d become. I guess I was more than a little insecure.”
“Insecure people want to prove themselves to doubters instead of realizing that the opinions of these people never mattered.”
Name-dropping
“She screams, “Do you know who my husband is?!” and I say, “yes, ma’am, and you’re still getting this speeding ticket.” Nepotism doesn’t always work.”
“As a bouncer, I heard, “Do you know who my father is?” every night and threats to sue everyone in sight. The line was 300m long; it didn’t matter who he was.”
Emotional Deadness
“Often insecurity manifests as being unable to think or feel anything without being told that it’s okay to do so.”
“As the kid of a narcissist, this one resonates. If you identify this, please help the person; don’t shun or ignore them, especially if they are children being raised by jerks.”
Social Media Validation
“Elaborate Instagram and Facebook posts declaring love for one’s significant other over and over and over is so insecure.”
“When it’s sudden, I know this couple is about three months away from breaking up completely; this is their last attempt at convincing themselves they are happy.”
Wearing Big Brands
“Making ‘being seen’ your main focus in life screams insecurity; lifestyle brands that signal to others that you have money, or are extreme, are the worst.”
“Live your life for yourself. Stop worrying about what others think about you. The emptiest can rattles loudest.”
Mocking Teetotallers
“This, and mocking someone for not smoking, are the stupidest things ever. Like, you’re literally poisoning yourself over there, and somehow, I’m the dumb one?”
“I hate this. I don’t drink, and some people can accept a polite no thank you. Why does anyone else care if I’m drinking or not? I’m not in AA, and I’m not pregnant. There’s no tragic backstory; I just don’t like alcohol. Stop forcing it on me with your insecurities!”
Starting Fights Easily
“A guy was staring at my gf’s cleavage at a restaurant. I asked her if it bothered her, and she said no. I just kept eating, but her sister’s bf said under his breath that I didn’t have any balls, as he was miming punches. I let it slide; he’s clearly childish and insecure.”
“I had several insecure ‘friends’ that would always question why I didn’t try to fight anyone who had slightly inconvenienced me.”
Joint Facebook Accounts
“Your partner can’t have friends or meaningful connections outside of your relationship? Plus, never going anywhere yourself and expecting them to do the same.”
“I always wonder which one cheated.”
“This is just a type of domestic abuse; it’s beyond insecurity.”
Constantly Re-arranging Their Clothes
“Large-bodied people who apologize constantly and tug at their clothes because they don’t think they fit in them, even though there is plenty of room.”
“I’ve done the clothes thing for most of my life even though I’m not usually considered overweight. The discomfort in one’s own body is real.”
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