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   In·se·cu·ri·ty

   /ˌinsəˈkyo͝orədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; lack of confidence: "she had a deep sense of insecurity" Similar lack of confidencelack of self-confidenceself-doubtdiffidenceunassertivenesshumilityhumblenessmeeknesstimiditytimidnesstimorousnessuncertaintynervousnesshesitancyinhibitionself-consciousnessanxietyapprehensionworryuneaseuneasinessvulnerabilitydefenselessnessunguardednesslack of protectionperilousnessperildangerriskinessinstabilityfragilityfrailtyshakinessrockinessunsteadinessunreliabilitytenuousnessinformal:chancinessiffinessdodginess
   • 2. the state of being open to danger or threat; lack of protection: "growing job insecurity"

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