insecurity

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: in-se-cu-ri-ty (5)

English Definition

Uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; lack of confidence.

Example Sentence

His job insecurity made him very anxious.

US IPA /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrəti/

UK IPA /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərəti/

uncertainty instability vulnerability self-doubt

security confidence safety