Insecurity

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrɪtiː/

Insecurity (noun)

  1. A feeling of uncertainty about oneself or one's abilities.
  2. A state of not being safe or stable, often causing worry.

Examples

  • Many people struggle with insecurity about their abilities.
  • The region is facing insecurity due to ongoing conflicts.

Common collocations: feel insecurity, overcome insecurity, create insecurity, address insecurity

Synonyms of Insecurity

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Insecurity

  • — The state of being free from danger or threat.
  • — The feeling of self-assurance arising from one's abilities.