insecurity (Meaning)

Wordnet

insecurity (n)

the state of being subject to danger or injury

the anxiety you experience when you feel vulnerable and insecure

Webster

insecurity (n.)

The condition or quality of being insecure; want of safety; danger; hazard; as, the insecurity of a building liable to fire; insecurity of a debt.

The state of feeling insecure; uncertainty; want of confidence.

insecurity Sentence Examples

  1. Erica's insecurity prevented her from expressing her ideas in the meeting.
  2. The politician's insecurity was evident in his constant need for validation.
  3. The child's insecurity stemmed from being frequently compared to his siblings.
  4. The company promoted a culture of insecurity by micromanaging employees.
  5. Her insecurities led to a cycle of negative self-talk and avoidance.
  6. The team's insecurity hindered their ability to collaborate effectively.
  7. Mark's insecurity manifested in the way he spoke over others in conversations.
  8. The actress struggled with insecurities about her appearance, which affected her performance.
  9. The insecure relationship was doomed to fail due to a lack of trust and communication.
  10. The government's policies created an atmosphere of insecurity among citizens.

FAQs About the word insecurity

the state of being subject to danger or injury, the anxiety you experience when you feel vulnerable and insecureThe condition or quality of being insecure; want

instability, shakiness,precariousness, unsteadiness, mutability, looseness, laxness, changeability,unstableness, unsoundness

steadiness,security, security, stability, stability, steadiness, soundness, firmness, fastness, soundness

Erica's insecurity prevented her from expressing her ideas in the meeting.

The politician's insecurity was evident in his constant need for validation.

The child's insecurity stemmed from being frequently compared to his siblings.

The company promoted a culture of insecurity by micromanaging employees.