Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɛkjərəti/
noun a lack of confidence or assurance; self-doubt
A1 I feel insecurity when I have to speak in front of a large group of people.
A2 Her insecurity about her appearance often holds her back from social events.
B1 His insecurity at work is causing him to doubt his abilities.
B2 The actress's insecurity about her talent led her to seek therapy.
C1 The CEO's insecurity about the company's financial future is affecting decision-making.
C2 Despite his success, he still struggles with deep-seated insecurities.
adjective feeling uncertain or vulnerable
A1 She feels insecurity about her appearance.
A2 His insecurity prevented him from speaking up in class.
B1 The team's insecurity about their skills affected their performance in the competition.
B2 Her insecurity about her job prospects led her to seek career counseling.
C1 The CEO's insecurity about his leadership abilities was evident in his micromanaging behavior.
C2 Despite his success, he still harbored deep-seated insecurities about his worthiness.
formal The rise in unemployment has led to an increase in insecurity among the population.
informal She always feels a sense of insecurity when she's around her ex-boyfriend.
slang I can't deal with all this drama and insecurity in our group of friends.
figurative The cracks in the foundation of their relationship were a source of insecurity for both of them.
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