insecurity
gb/ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊɹɪti/ us/ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
B1
Inglés
~ 8300
bizonytalanság, önbizalomhiány, instabilitás, munkahelyi bizonytalanság, anyagi bizonytalanság, létbizonytalanság, biztonsági sebezhetőség, biztonsági hiányosság
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] feels insecurity about [something]
Her insecurity about her accent makes her avoid speaking in meetings.
A kiejtésével kapcsolatos bizonytalansága miatt kerüli, hogy megbeszéléseken megszólaljon.
He tries to hide his insecurities with jokes and loud behavior.
Viccekkel és hangoskodással próbálja leplezni a bizonytalanságait.
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I feel a lot of insecurity about my English.
Nagyon bizonytalan vagyok az angolom miatt.
Her insecurity about her weight makes her very quiet.
A súlya miatti bizonytalansága nagyon visszahúzódóvá teszi.
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.
Error frecuente:
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.”*
Significado
Feeling of self-doubt or not enough
Colocaciones
deep insecurities
|personal insecurities
|insecurity about [appearance]
|insecurity in relationships
|feel a lot of insecurity
|overcome your insecurities
Sinónimos
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.”)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
emotions
|psychology
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A feeling that you are not good enough or not sure about yourself or your abilities.
A persistent feeling of self-doubt, uncertainty, or lack of confidence about oneself, one’s value, or one’s abilities.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
instabilitás
B2
Patrón de uso:
insecurity in [a place/region]
Many families live in constant insecurity because of gang violence in the area.
Sok család állandó bizonytalanságban él a környékbeli bandák erőszaka miatt.
Political insecurity has discouraged foreign investment in the country.
A politikai bizonytalanság elriasztotta a külföldi befektetőket az országtól.
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
People in that city feel a lot of insecurity because of crime.
A bűnözés miatt az emberek abban a városban egyáltalán nem érzik magukat biztonságban.
War brought fear and insecurity to the whole region.
A háború félelmet és bizonytalanságot hozott az egész régióba.
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.
Error frecuente:
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.
Significado
State of not being safe
Colocaciones
a climate of insecurity
|live in insecurity
|political insecurity
|period of insecurity
|widespread insecurity
|growing insecurity
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
society
|safety
|politics
|law
|daily_life
Definición
A situation where people or places are not safe or well protected, for example because of crime or war.
A state or situation in which people or things are not safe, stable, or well protected, especially because of crime, conflict, or weak institutions.
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
insecurity about [job/money/future]
Rising rents have increased financial insecurity for many young adults.
Az emelkedő lakbérek sok fiatal felnőtt anyagi bizonytalanságát fokozták.
Job insecurity is one reason employees are afraid to speak up at work.
A munkahelyi bizonytalanság az egyik oka annak, hogy a munkavállalók félnek szót emelni a munkahelyükön.
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Many workers feel job insecurity because their contracts are short.
Sok munkavállaló munkahelyi bizonytalanságot érez, mert rövid távú szerződésük van.
Economic insecurity makes it hard to plan for the future.
A gazdasági bizonytalanság megnehezíti a jövő tervezését.
Her financial insecurity started when she lost her job.
Job insecurity is common in that industry.
They moved back home because of money insecurity.
Error frecuente:
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.
Significado
Uncertainty about job or income
Colocaciones
job insecurity
|economic insecurity
|financial insecurity
|insecurity in the labor market
|feel insecurity about the future
|long-term insecurity
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
business
|economy
|work
|finance
Definición
A situation where you are not sure you can keep your job or have enough money in the future.
Uncertainty or lack of guarantee about one’s job, income, or overall financial situation.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Patrón de uso:
insecurity of [system/network/data]
The report warns of serious insecurity in outdated hospital networks.
A jelentés súlyos biztonsági sebezhetőségekre figyelmeztet az elavult kórházi hálózatokban.
Software insecurity can expose sensitive customer data to hackers.
A szoftver biztonsági hiányosságai érzékeny ügyféladatokat tehetnek hozzáférhetővé a hackerek számára.
Cloud providers invest heavily to reduce data insecurity for their clients.
Experts highlighted the insecurity of the voting machines used in the last election.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
There is insecurity in the company’s computer system.
A vállalat számítógépes rendszerében biztonsági sebezhetőség van.
Data insecurity is a big problem for online banks.
Az adatbiztonsági hiányosságok nagy problémát jelentenek az online bankok számára.
Network insecurity can let hackers enter the system.
They fixed the insecurity by updating the software.
Error frecuente:
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.”
Significado
Vulnerability of a system or network
Colocaciones
data insecurity
|network insecurity
|system insecurity
|software insecurity
|insecurity of the platform
Sinónimos
vulnerability (The usual technical term for weaknesses in systems that can be attacked.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
technology
|security
|politics
|science
Definición
A situation where a system or network is easy to attack or break because it is not well protected.
A condition in which a system, network, or structure is vulnerable to attack, damage, or misuse because it is not adequately protected.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
insecurity
AFI
GB/ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
US/ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
Sílabas y acento
in - sec - ur - ity (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ur)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: insecurity
- Plural: insecurities, insecurity
Familia de palabras
Forms
insecurities
noun
Related words
securely
adverb B2
insecurely
adverb B2
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.