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Definition of insecurity

insecurity

/ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/
in · se · cu · ri · ty
Adverb:insecurely
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Plural:insecurities
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Adjective:insecure
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• noun

1

Uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; a lack of confidence or self-assurance.

Example

"Speaking in front of a large audience brought out her deepest insecurities."

2

The state of being open to danger, threat, or instability; a lack of protection or permanence.

Example

"Economic insecurity has led many families to delay major financial decisions."

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• Rhymes for insecurity

• Nearby Words

insecure
insecurely
insecureness
insecurity
inseminate
insemination
insensible

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Medieval Latin insecuritas, formed from the privative prefix in- ('not') and securitas ('freedom from care, safety'), itself derived from se- ('without') and cura ('care').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Insecurity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/insecurity
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