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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Droll and thoughtful, “Wonder Man” is Marvel’s most grounded offering yet, largely eschewing spectacle to focus on the insecurities of a guy who fears he’ll never get his big break.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
F1 drivers are super-human in many ways, but deep down they still have insecurities.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
That’s a hard lesson to learn, but most people are dealing with their own private aspirations and insecurities.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
Even though Dr. Becky’s profiting off parents’ insecurities and anxieties still makes me uneasy, I’m glad for my brief dalliance with Good Inside.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
My lack of experience was a source of shame and the root of all my insecurities.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
