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insecurity

[in-si-kyoor-i-tee] / ˌɪn sɪˈkyʊər ɪ ti /


NOUN
danger
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As he or she is surrounded by staffers with expertise, the boss’s insecurity can lead to a series of impetuous decisions.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Last year the No. 1 reason people surrendered dogs to the Animal Care Centers of NYC was housing insecurity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“The city still has issues with food insecurity and low-wage worker protections, but those are not the issues dominating anymore.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

For many men, vulnerability frequently infers fragility, weakness and, perhaps in Gyllenhaal’s case, artistic insecurity.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Even if, inside, I was a trembling mound of teenage insecurity.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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