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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Casas and Duran end up being the show’s key figures, both reflecting candidly on their demanding fathers and their evolving insecurities.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
In seven preceding episodes, Season 3 zoomed in on the insecurities, selfishness, and devious choices of a wide-ranging ensemble cast.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
Statistics show that the properties rented by DIY landlords are typically more affordable than those provided by institutional investors, which makes a massive difference in markets marked by housing insecurity.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
What was once reserved for camera-facing celebrities has grown into a global phenomenon, fueling insecurities while making everyone’s teeth appear white, straight, and uniform.
—Darshita Goyal, Refinery29, 4 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
In seven preceding episodes, Season 3 zoomed in on the insecurities, selfishness, and devious choices of a wide-ranging ensemble cast.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
Statistics show that the properties rented by DIY landlords are typically more affordable than those provided by institutional investors, which makes a massive difference in markets marked by housing insecurity.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
What was once reserved for camera-facing celebrities has grown into a global phenomenon, fueling insecurities while making everyone’s teeth appear white, straight, and uniform.
—Darshita Goyal, Refinery29, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insecurity
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“Insecurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insecurity. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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