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insecurity

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


NOUN
danger
Synonyms


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He proposed setting up an investigative police force to tackle insecurity and corruption.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Salon • May 27, 2026

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

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

Trey thinks social media promotes insecurity and doesn’t use it much.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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