insecurity synonyms, antonyms & meanings

Synonyms for insecurity: uncertainty, anxiety, self-doubt, vulnerability, instability, diffidence.

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Definitions

﹒Uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; lack of confidence.

﹒The state of being open to danger or threat; lack of protection.

﹒The quality or state of being unstable or not securely fixed.

Examples

﹒Her constant need for reassurance stems from a deep-seated sense of insecurity.

﹒The company's financial insecurity led to a series of difficult layoffs.

﹒He tried to hide his insecurity behind a mask of arrogance and bravado.

Synonyms

uncertainty anxiety self-doubt vulnerability instability diffidence apprehension

Antonyms

confidence assurance certainty stability security self-reliance poise

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