Synonyms of insecurity

insecurity

noun

ˌin-si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• instability
• precariousness
• unsteadiness
• shakiness
• unstableness
• unsoundness
• changeability
• mutability
• laxness
• looseness
• inconstancy
• insubstantiality
• slackness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• security
• stability
• steadiness
• fastness
• soundness
• fixedness
• firmness
• substantiality

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of insecurity

However, insecurity remains a major challenge in the country. — semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026

The university defines essential needs broadly, including food and housing insecurity, emergency transportation and childcare challenges. — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Since taking office in 2023, Hobbs has allocated at least $245 million statewide on efforts such as eviction prevention, affordable housing, emergency shelter and rapidly rehousing people experiencing housing insecurity. — Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 7 Oct. 2026

Often, the prospect of leaving carries the possibilities of financial insecurity, child custody issues and prolonged court battles. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026