insecurity
Translation
lack of confidence, anxiety, instability
Examples
She suffers from a deep sense of insecurity.
She suffers from a deep sense of insecurity.
We all have our own insecurities.
We all have our own insecurities.
Grammar Patterns
a sense of insecurity a feeling of anxiety She has a deep sense of insecurity.
insecurities (plural) specific worries or anxieties We all have our own insecurities.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anxiety, self-doubt, vulnerability; Antonyms: confidence, security, assurance
Etymology
From 'in-' (not) + 'secur(e)' (safe) + '-ity' (a noun suffix for a state or quality). The state of not being secure.
Memory Tips
It's the noun form of 'insecure'. When you feel insecure, you are experiencing insecurity.