insecurity

American  

[in-si-kyoor-i-tee] / ˌɪn sɪˈkyʊər ɪ ti /

noun

PLURAL

insecurities

1. lack of confidence or assurance; self-doubt.

   He is plagued by insecurity.

2. the quality or state of being insecure; instability.

   the insecurity of her financial position.

   Synonyms:

   vulnerability , shakiness , precariousness

3. something insecure.

   the many insecurities of life.

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Etymology

Origin of insecurity

First recorded in 1640–50; from Medieval Latin insēcūritās; insecure, -ity

Example Sentences

While peace deals in the north like those struck in Kurfi and Jibia have yielded tentative security gains, analysts say that this has only shifted insecurity.

From BBC

This talent for precisely calibrating the elements that convey status and fashionability is probably possible only in someone with intimate knowledge of social insecurity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Property anxiety, weak wage growth, job insecurity and the shadow of zero-Covid have challenged consumer confidence.

From Barron's

In the end, solving food insecurity isn't something New York can do alone, whatever the innovations, Cohen said.

From Barron's

The raffling of turkeys highlighted the food insecurity many families in the area are facing, Jurado said in an interview.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• self-doubt
• uncertainty