Insecurity Definition

insecurities
noun
insecurities

A lack of security, uncertainty.

Wiktionary

The state of being subject to danger; vulnerability.

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Other Word Forms of Insecurity

Noun

Singular:
insecurity
Plural:
insecurities

Origin of Insecurity

  • insecure (from Medieval Latin insecurus, itself from in- "not" + Latin securus 'safe, certain') + -ity

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Insecurity Sentence Examples

  • She loved human emotion, but she hated the doubt and insecurity she felt.

  • She may avoid talking with you out of her own insecurity.

  • Let her know what she can do to help you cope with all your feelings of insecurity.

  • He or she may experience feelings of jealousy, insecurity, and even anger at the arrival of a new baby.

  • Fitting in with their peers becomes more important than ever to their self-esteem, and, in later adolescence, relationships with the opposite sex (or sometimes the same sex) can become a major source of confidence or insecurity.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

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