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insecurity

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


NOUN
danger
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Insecurity became a basic part of Hepburn’s personality.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Insecurity "must be addressed, but technically, not emotionally."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Insecurity is hampering people from doing very simple things right now like taking their children to school, or going to the supermarket or work which are “extremely risky,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2024

Insecurity has spiralled in the long volatile east of the sprawling central African country over the past year, mainly due to the major comeback of a rebel group known as the M23.

From Reuters • Mar. 4, 2023

Insecurity of food and shelter, by the way, is a great cause of insanity among the living. 

From The People of the Abyss by London, Jack




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