Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

insecurity

/ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊɹɪti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.56 in modern English

Syllables: in-se-cu-ri-ty
IPA: /ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊɹɪti/

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A lack of security; uncertainty.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A lack of security; uncertainty.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A lack of security; uncertainty.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"They are also more likely to be on freelance or short-term contracts, which can contribute to feelings of financial insecurity and therefore a greater tendency for people to attend work even they are unwell."
"Jealousy: It's all the feelings that come over you when you think you're being overlooked by others. It comes from inside, from your insecurities and fears—fear of loss, fear of betrayal, and fear of hurt."
"economic insecurity"

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin īnsēcūritās. By surface analysis, insecure + -ity.

Usage

Inflected Forms

insecurities (plural)

Derived Forms

bioinsecurity

Phrases

food insecurity peace of mind

Frequently Paired Words

insecure insecurely peace of mind

Synonyms

insecureness self-doubt incertitude exposure precariousness precarity vulnerability

Antonyms

security self-assurance self-confidence safety

Rhymes With

immaturity

Questions

How do you pronounce insecurity?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊɹɪti/.
What does insecurity mean?: A lack of security; uncertainty.
Where does insecurity come from?: Borrowed from Medieval Latin īnsēcūritās. By surface analysis, insecure + -ity.

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