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insecurity

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


NOUN
danger
Synonyms


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I’m considering pursuing a higher degree or advanced certification, and I was wondering what’s worth pursuing more given the rise of AI and increasing job insecurity due to automation: a CFA or an executive MBA?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The scene captures the same sense of cringe that I felt whenever I heard a radio call sign that broadcast the user’s insecurity to everyone listening.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

The trials came at a time when the government is under intense pressure to curb rising insecurity in Africa's most-populous state.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

"Low-income countries are especially at risk of food insecurity; some may need more external support -- even as such assistance has been declining," the report said.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Lying was bad, but revealing my own sense of insecurity would have been worse.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright




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