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insecurity

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


NOUN
danger
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Food insufficiency is considered more severe than food insecurity, defined as having access to food but worrying about it running out or not being nutritious enough.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

This issue, along with rising homicides, is why insecurity and crime have become top concerns for voters in Sunday's presidential election in Peru.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

As he or she is surrounded by staffers with expertise, the boss’s insecurity can lead to a series of impetuous decisions.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

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

Even if, inside, I was a trembling mound of teenage insecurity.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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