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 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
After she began modeling, she quickly developed body insecurities, she said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
They have mastered the racket: The business of youth sports isn’t creating memories for kids, it’s fearmongering, and preying on the emotional and financial insecurities of the parents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Don't Look Down is an album-length interrogation of his motives, insecurities and role as a father, set to a sparkling fusion of hip-hop, gospel and R&B.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
He just accepted me, awkwardness, insecurities, and all.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
