English Explanatory Dictionary

insecurity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lack of security; uncertainty.
  2. A lack of confidence in oneself.
  3. The state of being subject to danger (physical, economic, or otherwise).

Pronunciation

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Word forms

insecurity insecurities

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin īnsēcūritās. By surface analysis, insecure + -ity.

Synonyms

insecureness self-doubt exposure precariousness precarity vulnerability

Antonyms

security self-assurance self-confidence safety

Related words

insecure insecurely peace of mind

Derived words

food insecurity
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