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单词 insecurity
释义

insecurity

noun

in·​se·​cu·​ri·​ty ˌin-si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce insecurity (audio)
plural insecurities
: the quality or state of being insecure: such as
a
: a state or feeling of anxiety, fear, or self-doubt
troubled by (feelings of) insecurity
Deep down he knows his swagger is just insecurity masquerading as confidence. Entertainment Weekly
… the questions we don't dare ask reflect our deepest insecurities about relationships. J. D. Heiman
They rarely have a confidante with whom they can compare notes, share crushes, and discuss insecurities. Kristen Golden
b
: lack of dependability or certainty
job insecurity
financial insecurity
the insecurity of their future
often, specifically : lack of a reliable means of meeting one's basic needs
families who are experiencing housing insecurity
see also food insecurity
c
: lack of safety or protection
the insecurity of the investment
revealed the insecurities [=vulnerabilities] in their system

Synonyms

  • instability
  • precariousness
  • shakiness
  • unstableness
  • unsteadiness
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Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

insecurity

noun

in·​se·​cu·​ri·​ty
ˌin-si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē
: the quality or state of being not safe or not confident

Medical Definition

insecurity

noun

in·​se·​cu·​ri·​ty -ˈkyu̇r-ət-ē How to pronounce insecurity (audio)
plural insecurities
: a feeling of apprehensiveness and uncertainty : lack of assurance or stability

insecurity

noun

as in instability
the quality or state of not being firmly fixed in position the insecurity of the bookcase made it dangerous for a household with small children who like to climb

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • instability
  • precariousness
  • unsteadiness
  • shakiness
  • unstableness
  • unsoundness
  • changeability
  • mutability
  • laxness
  • inconstancy
  • looseness
  • slackness
  • insubstantiality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • security
  • stability
  • steadiness
  • fastness
  • fixedness
  • soundness
  • firmness
  • substantiality
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