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What is another word for Insecurity? – 141 Insecurity Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    anxiety apprehension fear doubt uncertainty self-doubt unease nervousness apprehensiveness mistrust suspicion paranoia instability vulnerability weakness fragility apprehension timidity fearfulness cowardice trepidation misgiving qualm hesitation uncertainty distrust wariness cautiousness jitteriness edginess restlessness uneasiness discomfort self-consciousness embarrassment humiliation

    Meaning of Insecurity

    According to Oxford Dictionary, insecurity refers to a feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence in one's own abilities or qualities.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines insecurity as a lack of confidence or assurance, or a feeling of being vulnerable to danger or threat.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes insecurity as a feeling of not being confident or safe, or a feeling of being worried about something.

    Example Uses

    • The new employee's insecurity about his job performance made him work extra hours to prove himself.
    • Her insecurity about her appearance made her self-conscious in social situations.
    • The country's economic insecurity led to a rise in unemployment and poverty.
    • The team's insecurity about their chances of winning the game made them anxious and nervous.
    • The child's insecurity about being away from his parents made him clingy and tearful.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    confidence security self-assurance certainty stability strength courage fearlessness boldness assurance comfort ease tranquility calmness serenity peace composure poise self-confidence assertiveness decisiveness determination resolve steadiness firmness solidity soundness

    Related Nouns

    vulnerability weakness fragility instability uncertainty doubt fear anxiety apprehension nervousness unease self-doubt mistrust suspicion paranoia instability insecurity complex phobia anxiety disorder psychological disorder mental health issue emotional problem personal issue relationship issue trust issue

    Related Verbs

    intimidate threaten frighten scare alarm unsettle disturb worry concern trouble bother perplex confuse disconcert dismay daunt discourage dishearten demoralize undermine erode destabilize weaken undermine compromise

    Related Adjectives

    vulnerable weak fragile unstable uncertain doubtful fearful anxious apprehensive nervous uneasy self-doubting mistrustful suspicious paranoid insecure unstable unconfident uncertain hesitant tentative cautious wary jittery edgy restless uncomfortable self-conscious