Be on the lookout for some of these subtle signs: Issuing apologies is something ... “Over-apologizing can reflect a fear of being a burden or making mistakes,” Holland explains.

As noted by Verywell Mind, avoidance of challenges and social withdrawal can be subtle signs of insecurity. This behavior often stems from a fear of dependence or appearing weak. It may manifest ...

Andre Curti, who works with Ribeiro, said censorship under Bolsonaro is more subtle than during the military dictatorship in the early 1980s when ”censors attended rehearsals and interrupted us ...