insecurity
/ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrəti/
noun
- A feeling of not being confident or safe; lack of self-assurance.
- Many teenagers struggle with insecurity about their appearance.
- She felt a deep insecurity about her ability to do the job well.
- His insecurity led him to constantly seek approval from others.
- The state of being not safe or protected; risk of loss or harm.
- The insecurity of the old lock made them worry about burglars.
- Living in a region with political insecurity can be very frightening.
- Job insecurity is a major source of stress for many workers.
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