INSECURITY Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

insecurity

noun

ˌin-si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē

Definition of insecurity

as in instability

the quality or state of not being firmly fixed in position the insecurity of the bookcase made it dangerous for a household with small children who like to climb

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Recent Examples of insecurity In the absence of universal federal benefits for gig workers, local and state officials can find ways to ensure that social costs aren’t shifted to the public through tax dollars and to workers through greater financial insecurity. — Jacob Lederman, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 But there is something raw and honest about the way the soulful indie-pop writer-singer translates deep personal emotions into music, especially those feelings riven by doubt and insecurity, inevitable in complicated relationships. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 But the insecurity that once ate me from the inside is largely gone. — Nhi Mundy, Allure, 6 Aug. 2026 Marketing products around women’s insecurities has long been an ubiquitous business practice, but platforms like Qoves and AEDIT mark a steep escalation. — Jaimie Potters, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insecurity

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instability

Noun

Too much change would increase the risk of instability, particularly running through the core of the team which has already seen Tielemans and Rogers leave.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
In addition to a stern, demanding father, the boy is further plagued by a sudden physical instability, requiring an iron body brace that keeps him ramrod-straight.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

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