insecurity
noun
lack of confidence or assurance; self-doubt.
insecurities
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pluralof insecurity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But the 35-year-old actor recalls witnessing the stress and insecurities experienced by friends over who had the most followers, or who followed who on social media.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Riffing on the human need for emotional engagement through the arts with such venom is not just a slap in the face; it’s evidence of Iñárritu’s gnawing insecurities.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
However, Guest warns striving for a sculpted stomach could "feed into people's insecurities".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
But in “I Disagree,” she goes beyond her impressive resume to reveal her insecurities — unusual in the ego driven TV news business — and tells readers how she’s tried to resolve them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Like, somehow, in the midst of all of her anger, El might have revealed every little one of my secrets and insecurities.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
