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insecurity

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


NOUN
danger
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What I am critical of are the people who fail to see the inevitable dehumanization of tech’s 7 billion or so users, whether that be the insecurity of one’s job being replaced by a bot.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

High levels of insecurity in several provinces mean people move around often, increasing the risk and spread of the virus, she said.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The conflict could push an additional 45 million people into acute food insecurity, bringing the total to 363 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Maybe my resistance to parenting content stems from the fact that I don’t want to perform insecurity for a jolt of reassurance.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Others are studying the health impact of job insecurity, lack of support on the job, and employment that makes it difficult to balance work and family obligations.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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