insecurity

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15
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17
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10

Definition of insecurity

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A lack of security; uncertainty.
    “They are also more likely to be on freelance or short-term contracts, which can contribute to feelings of financial insecurity and therefore a greater tendency for people to attend work even they are unwell.”
    “Jealousy: It's all the feelings that come over you when you think you're being overlooked by others. It comes from inside, from your insecurities and fears—fear of loss, fear of betrayal, and fear of hurt.”
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A lack of security; uncertainty.
    “They are also more likely to be on freelance or short-term contracts, which can contribute to feelings of financial insecurity and therefore a greater tendency for people to attend work even they are unwell.”
    “Jealousy: It's all the feelings that come over you when you think you're being overlooked by others. It comes from inside, from your insecurities and fears—fear of loss, fear of betrayal, and fear of hurt.”
  2. (countable, uncountable)A lack of security; uncertainty.
  3. (countable, uncountable)A lack of security; uncertainty.
    “economic insecurity”

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Etymology

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

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