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insecurity
[ in-si-kyoor-i-tee ]
noun
- lack of confidence or assurance; self-doubt:
He is plagued by insecurity.
- the quality or state of being insecure; instability:
the insecurity of her financial position.
Synonyms: , ,
- something insecure:
the many insecurities of life.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of insecurity1
Example Sentences
The world has repeatedly pulled the rug out from under them, so many are struggling with financial insecurity regardless of their actual net worth.
The rate of child marriage is driven by various factors, including poverty, insecurity and traditional customs that often disregard a girl's age in wedding arrangements.
"This would be a totally unacceptable situation at any time, let alone in the current era of global insecurity and volatility."
The fighting has left millions living in constant fear and insecurity - with little access to basic needs, including medical care and food, say rights groups.
There’s another kind of mobility that comes about involuntarily — a result of foreclosure, eviction, or housing insecurity.
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