insecurity
gb/ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊɹɪti/ us/ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
B1
Angličtina
~ 8300
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B1
state
1
Feeling of self-doubt or not enough
A feeling that you are not good enough or not sure about yourself or your abilities.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] feels insecurity about [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *“I am an insecurity”* instead of *“I am insecure”* (adjective) or *“I have insecurity”* (noun). They also sometimes say *“insecuritys”* instead of the correct plural *“insecurities.”* Another confusion is using “insecure” when they need the noun, as in *“I struggle with insecurity,”* not *“I struggle with insecure.”*
Synonyma
self-doubt (Focuses directly on doubting oneself and one’s abilities; very close in meaning.)
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lack of confidence (More neutral and descriptive; less emotional than “insecurity.”)
Antonyma
self-confidence (Describes a positive feeling of trust in one’s own abilities and value, the opposite emotional state of insecurity.)
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assurance (Suggests calm certainty about oneself or a situation, contrasting with nervous doubt.)
Kolokace
deep insecurities
|personal insecurities
|insecurity about [appearance]
|insecurity in relationships
|feel a lot of insecurity
|overcome your insecurities
Témata
emotions
|psychology
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Her insecurity about her accent makes her avoid speaking in meetings.
- He tries to hide his insecurities with jokes and loud behavior.
- Social media can sometimes increase people’s insecurity about their bodies.
- Their constant need for praise comes from deep insecurity.
- Therapy helped him understand where his insecurity really came from.
Učební příklady
- I feel a lot of insecurity about my English.
- Her insecurity about her weight makes her very quiet.
- He talks too much because of his insecurity.
- She is working on her insecurities with a counselor.
- Many teenagers have insecurity about how they look.
Podstatné jméno
B2
state
2
State of not being safe
A situation where people or places are not safe or well protected, for example because of crime or war.
Vzorec užití:
insecurity in [a place/region]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with personal self-doubt and say things like *“insecurity in my city means people feel shy,”* mixing emotional insecurity with physical or social lack of safety. It is clearer to use this sense for crime, war, or social unrest, and the emotional sense for self-esteem.
Synonyma
instability (Emphasizes that the situation can easily change or break down, not only that it is unsafe.)
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danger (More direct about risk of harm; less about the ongoing condition and more about the immediate risk.)
Antonyma
security (The general opposite condition, where people or things are safe and protected.)
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stability (Focuses on a steady, predictable situation that is not likely to break down or become unsafe.)
Kolokace
a climate of insecurity
|live in insecurity
|political insecurity
|period of insecurity
|widespread insecurity
|growing insecurity
Témata
society
|safety
|politics
|law
|daily_life
Příklady
- Many families live in constant insecurity because of gang violence in the area.
- Political insecurity has discouraged foreign investment in the country.
- Border insecurity has become a major topic in the national debate.
- The conflict created a sense of insecurity that lasted for years.
- Rural communities report increasing insecurity due to rising crime rates.
Učební příklady
- People in that city feel a lot of insecurity because of crime.
- War brought fear and insecurity to the whole region.
- Economic and political insecurity can cause protests.
- The government wants to reduce insecurity in the streets.
- Many children grow up in insecurity and do not feel safe at home.
unknown
B2
state
3
Uncertainty about job or income
A situation where you are not sure you can keep your job or have enough money in the future.
Vzorec užití:
insecurity about [job/money/future]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *“unsecure job”* instead of the common phrase *“insecure job”* or, more naturally, *“job insecurity.”* Another mistake is using only *“uncertainty”* when the idea is specifically about work or money; in those cases, *“job insecurity”* or *“financial insecurity”* is more natural.
Synonyma
job uncertainty (Directly highlights not knowing whether you will keep your job; slightly more formal and specific.)
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financial instability (Emphasizes an unsteady money situation, not just fear about it.)
Antonyma
job security (Describes the opposite situation, when someone’s job is safe and not likely to be lost.)
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financial security (Describes having stable, reliable money and resources, the opposite of financial insecurity.)
Kolokace
job insecurity
|economic insecurity
|financial insecurity
|insecurity in the labor market
|feel insecurity about the future
|long-term insecurity
Témata
business
|economy
|work
|finance
Příklady
- Rising rents have increased financial insecurity for many young adults.
- Job insecurity is one reason employees are afraid to speak up at work.
- The report highlights growing economic insecurity among middle-class families.
- Years of unemployment left him with a deep sense of financial insecurity.
- Short-term contracts create insecurity in the labor market.
Učební příklady
- Many workers feel job insecurity because their contracts are short.
- Economic insecurity makes it hard to plan for the future.
- Her financial insecurity started when she lost her job.
- Job insecurity is common in that industry.
- They moved back home because of money insecurity.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
state
4
Vulnerability of a system or network
A situation where a system or network is easy to attack or break because it is not well protected.
Vzorec užití:
insecurity of [system/network/data]
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse this noun in technical contexts where the adjective is more natural, for example saying *“this software has insecurity”* instead of *“this software is insecure”* or *“this software has security vulnerabilities.”* In many technical texts, “security” and “vulnerability” are more common than “insecurity.”
Synonyma
vulnerability (The usual technical term for weaknesses in systems that can be attacked.)
Antonyma
security (General technical opposite, where systems are protected against attack or misuse.)
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robustness (Focuses on the strength and resistance of a system to failure or attack, the opposite quality of insecurity.)
Kolokace
data insecurity
|network insecurity
|system insecurity
|software insecurity
|insecurity of the platform
Témata
technology
|security
|politics
|science
Příklady
- The report warns of serious insecurity in outdated hospital networks.
- Software insecurity can expose sensitive customer data to hackers.
- Cloud providers invest heavily to reduce data insecurity for their clients.
- Experts highlighted the insecurity of the voting machines used in the last election.
Učební příklady
- There is insecurity in the company’s computer system.
- Data insecurity is a big problem for online banks.
- Network insecurity can let hackers enter the system.
- They fixed the insecurity by updating the software.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
insecurity
IPA
GB/ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
US/ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
Slabiky a přízvuk
in - sec - ur - ity (4 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ur)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: insecurity
- Plural: insecurities, insecurity
Příbuzná slova
Forms
insecurities
noun
Related words
securely
adverb B2
insecurely
adverb B2
Výrazy
economic insecurity
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Uncertainty about economic future
A situation where people are not sure they will have enough money or stable work in the future.
Příklady
- High housing costs increase economic insecurity for young families.
- The study links economic insecurity to higher stress levels.
- Economic insecurity has become a major political issue.
financial insecurity
1/fɪnˈænʃəl ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Not having stable money situation
A situation where a person or family is worried about money and is not sure they can pay for basic needs.
Příklady
- Many freelancers live with financial insecurity between projects.
- Her financial insecurity started after a long illness.
- The program aims to reduce financial insecurity among older adults.
food insecurity
1/fˈud ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Not always having enough food
A situation where people do not always have enough safe and healthy food to live an active life.
Příklady
- The pandemic worsened food insecurity in many low-income communities.
- Food insecurity affects millions of children around the world.
- Local charities are working to reduce food insecurity in the city.
job insecurity
1/d͡ʒˈɑb ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Uncertainty about keeping a job
A feeling or situation where workers are not sure if they will lose their jobs.
Příklady
- Job insecurity is highest among temporary workers.
- Many employees report job insecurity after the company merger.
- Because of job insecurity, people are afraid to take time off.
sense of insecurity
1/sˈɛns əv ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
fixed phrase
General feeling of not being secure
A feeling that things are not safe or stable, or that you yourself are not good enough or cannot trust your situation.
Příklady
- The sudden layoffs created a sense of insecurity across the company.
- Growing up during the war left him with a lasting sense of insecurity.
- Her constant comparisons with others fed a deep sense of insecurity.