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
More than 1 million more children are at risk of dropping out due to ongoing insecurity and persistent lack of resources.
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Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Good for lovers of coming-of-age tales, Speak is a compelling portrait of these students who battle their own teenage insecurities while putting themselves out there with the hopes of making a difference in the world.
—Billie Melissa, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Social isolation: People who have limited social interactions may feel a sense of rejection or insecurity, which can worsen anxiety.
—Ashley Olivine, Ph.d., Mph, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
And our results have implications for global health amid aging populations and growing economic insecurity.
—Michael Gurven, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
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Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Good for lovers of coming-of-age tales, Speak is a compelling portrait of these students who battle their own teenage insecurities while putting themselves out there with the hopes of making a difference in the world.
—Billie Melissa, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Social isolation: People who have limited social interactions may feel a sense of rejection or insecurity, which can worsen anxiety.
—Ashley Olivine, Ph.d., Mph, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
And our results have implications for global health amid aging populations and growing economic insecurity.
—Michael Gurven, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Insecurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insecurity. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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