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in·se·cu·ri·ty
 insecurity
- pronunciation:
- In
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kyu
rih
ti
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In
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kyuh
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
insecurities |
| definition 1: |
the condition or quality of having insufficient protection or not being safe.
After the terrorist attack, the insecurity of US borders became an urgent issue.The military build-up on the part of its eastern neighbor increased the sense of insecurity in the small country. |
| definition 2: |
lack of confidence in oneself or one's relationships; doubt; uncertainty.
- antonyms:
- confidence, security, self-assurance
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| definition 3: |
the condition or quality of being insecure; shakiness; instability.
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| related words: |
danger |
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