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insecurity

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


NOUN
danger
Synonyms


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He said the government, which has been coming under fierce criticism for the widespread insecurity across Nigeria, commended the troops.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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

The unquestioning acceptance by my peers had dislodged the familiar insecurity.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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