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
After she began modeling, she quickly developed body insecurities, she said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
It wasn't until she confessed her insecurities online that she discovered a following of fellow introverts who identified with her struggles.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Far more useful to me, for understanding the tics, pretensions, and insecurities of the owner class, are books and other print-related artifacts.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
