insecurity
/,insi'kjuəriti/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A feeling of anxiety or uncertainty about oneself; lack of confidence: The state of feeling vulnerable, uncertain, or not safe.
- The condition of being open to danger, threat, or instability: The state of not being secure, protected, or certain.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- His constant need for approval stemmed from a deep-seated insecurity.
- Economic insecurity makes it difficult for families to plan for the future.
- She tried to hide her insecurity about her abilities.
Advanced Usage
- "A sense of insecurity": A pervasive feeling of being unsafe or uncertain.
- Living in a conflict zone creates a constant sense of insecurity.
- "Job insecurity": The lack of certainty about continued employment.
- The rise of automation has increased job insecurity in many sectors.
Variants and Related Words
- Insecure (adj): Not confident or assured; not firmly fixed or likely to fail.
- He felt insecure in his new role.
- Security (n): The state of being free from danger or threat; the opposite of insecurity.
- The guards were hired for the security of the building.
Synonyms
- Uncertainty: The state of being unsure.
- Vulnerability: The quality of being easily hurt or attacked.
- Instability: Lack of stability; the tendency to change or fail.
Antonyms
- Security: The state of being safe and protected.
- Confidence: A feeling of self-assurance.
- Stability: The state of being steady and not likely to change.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- "Insecurity complex": A persistent pattern of feelings of inadequacy and anxiety (often used informally, related to the psychological term "inferiority complex").
- His boasting was just a cover for his insecurity complex.
- "Financial insecurity": The state of having an unreliable or insufficient income.
- Many freelancers face financial insecurity.
Noun
- the anxiety you experience when you feel vulnerable and insecure
- the state of being subject to danger or injury