insecurity
Translation
insecurity
Examples
His insecurity makes him very shy.
His insecurity makes him very shy.
Job insecurity is a major cause of stress.
Job insecurity is a major cause of stress.
Grammar Patterns
((a feeling of)) insecurity the state of not being confident He tried to hide his feelings of insecurity.
job/economic insecurity the state of not being safe or certain Many people face job insecurity today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: uncertainty, anxiety, doubt; Antonyms: security, confidence
Etymology
From the adjective 'insecure', which is 'in-' (not) + 'secure', plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'insecure'. If you feel insecure, you have insecurity.