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insecurity

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


NOUN
danger
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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

For many men, vulnerability frequently infers fragility, weakness and, perhaps in Gyllenhaal’s case, artistic insecurity.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Africa CDC head Jean Kaseya said "high mobility and insecurity" contributed to the regional spread of the outbreak, which the WHO has declared an international emergency.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

"The challenge is the operational environment, including insecurity, displacement, limited infrastructure and intense population movement, which make outbreak control far more complex."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Even though I was a ball of insecurity, I came from a long line of women with high expectations and high standards for other people.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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