insecurity

Meanings

• Noun

  A state of feeling vulnerable, anxious, or uncertain; lack of confidence or assurance.

  - "She felt a sense of insecurity about her job performance."
  - "His insecurity led him to be jealous of his friend's success."

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Antonyms

security , self-confidence

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Synonyms

insecureness , self-doubt

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with insecurity
anxiety , insanity , reality , vulnerability

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Variants

List of all variants of insecurity that leads to same result
insecurities , insecurity , food insecurities , food insecurity

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'insegurite' meaning 'uncertainty, doubt', from 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'segur' meaning 'secure'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'insecurity' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. Insecurity is a common feeling among teenagers, with studies suggesting that up to 85% of adolescents experience feelings of insecurity at some point.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety: An emotion characterized by feelings of worry, nervousness, and unease about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

2. Fear: An emotion characterized by an unpleasant state of intense or exaggerated fear responding to a threat, involving psychological and physiological changes.

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Culture

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Insecurity is a common theme in literature, art, and music, often portraying the inner struggles and emotions of characters. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the character Jay Gatsby's insecurity drives his obsession with acquiring wealth and status.

How to Memorize "insecurity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person looking over their shoulder constantly, feeling uncertain and vulnerable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a feeling of unease or doubt.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory hook by associating 'insecurity' with the phrase 'I'm not secure'.

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