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- [in-si-kyoo r-i-tee]
- /ˌɪn sɪˈkyʊər ɪ ti/
- /ˌɪn.sɪˈkjʊər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-si-kyoo r-i-tee]
- /ˌɪn sɪˈkyʊər ɪ ti/
Definitions of insecurity word
- noun plural insecurity lack of confidence or assurance; self-doubt: He is plagued by insecurity. 1
- noun plural insecurity the quality or state of being insecure; instability: the insecurity of her financial position. 1
- noun plural insecurity something insecure: the many insecurities of life. 1
- noun insecurity Uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; lack of confidence. 1
- noun insecurity lack of self-confidence 1
- noun insecurity state of instability 1
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Origin of insecurity
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word insēcūritās, dating back to 1640-50. See insecure, -ity
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Parts of speech for Insecurity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insecurity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insecurity
noun insecurity
- uncertainty — the state of being uncertain; doubt; hesitancy: His uncertainty gave impetus to his inquiry.
- doubt — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
- hesitancy — hesitation; indecision or disinclination.
- indecision — inability to decide.
- vacillation — an act or instance of vacillating.
Antonyms for insecurity
noun insecurity
- confidence — If you have confidence in someone, you feel that you can trust them.
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