English · Word Candidate

insecurity

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: insecurities

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A lack of security; uncertainty.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thiếu an ninh; không chắc chắn

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

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.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A lack of security; uncertainty. — A lack of confidence in oneself.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thiếu an ninh; không chắc chắn - Thiếu tự tin vào bản thân

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “insecurity” mean?

A lack of security; uncertainty.

Is “insecurity” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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