insecurity

noun
UK: /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərəti/
US: /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrəti/

  1. The feeling of not being safe, confident, or sure about yourself.

    1. His insecurity made him quiet.
    2. Her constant need for reassurance reveals a deep-seated insecurity about her abilities.

  2. A situation in which something is not safe or protected.

    1. The password caused insecurity.
    2. Job insecurity is a growing concern for many workers in the current economic climate.

Synonyms

anxiety doubt unease risk
insecurity adjective

  1. Characterized by a lack of safety or stability.

    1. The house felt insecure.
    2. The old bridge was declared insecure and closed to traffic immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "insecurity" in English means: The feeling of not being safe, confident, or sure about yourself., A situation in which something is not safe or protected..

The phonetic transcription of "insecurity" is /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərəti/ in British English and /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "insecurity": anxiety, doubt, unease, risk.

Example usage of "insecurity": "His insecurity made him quiet.". More examples on the page.