Definition Synonyms
Definition of insecurity - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
self-doubtlack of confidence in oneself
- Her insecurity made her avoid social gatherings.
2.
vulnerabilityanxiety when feeling vulnerable
- His insecurity about his job kept him up at night.
3.
riskstate of being subject to danger
- The insecurity of the area worried the residents.
Expressions with insecurity
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habit or object used to cope with anxiety
Her old teddy bear became an insecurity blanket during stressful times.
feeling or situation where someone is unsure about keeping their work position
Rising layoffs have increased job insecurity among staff.
persistent feeling of inadequacy or fear
Her insecurity complex made her doubt her abilities constantly.
Origin of insecurity
Latin, in (not) + securus (secure)
Terms with insecurity included in their meaning
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speech
speak loudly to hide insecurity
insecurity
quality of not being securely fixed
insecurity
lack of legal or emotional safeguards
insecurity
lack of confidence or assurance
Examples of insecurity in a sentence
Insecurity about her skills held her back from applying. Her insecurity about her appearance was overwhelming. Insecurity about his skills made him hesitant to apply. The company's financial insecurity led to its downfall. Travelers were warned about the insecurity of the political situation.
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- French:insécurité, anxiété, ...
- German:Unsicherheit, ...
- Italian:insicurezza, ...
- Spanish:inseguridad, ansiedad, ...
- Portuguese:insegurança, ...
- Chinese:自卑感, 不安, ...
- Japanese:不安, 不安感, ...
- Arabic:عَدَمُ الأَمَان, شُعور بعَدم الأمان, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹסֶר בִּטָּחוֹן עַצְמִי, חוֹסֶר בִּיטָּחוֹן, ...
- Russian:неуверенность в себе, неуверенность, ...
- Ukrainian:невпевненість, незахищеність, ...
- Hindi:असुरक्षा, चिंता, ...
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