INSECURITY Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of insecurity Violent conflict in the area causes a lot of insecurity and displacement in the community. —

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 6 June 2026 Mercury will retrograde this month, which can bring old insecurities back around. —

Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 Too many women experience a lack of transportation and childcare, insufficient language assistance, financial insecurity, inflexible appointment availability, separation of physical and behavioral health services, and lack of post-delivery follow-up. —

Mary C. Mayhew, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026 Massachusetts’ decarbonization plans, not oil and gas companies or federal policies, are responsible for inviting energy insecurity and higher energy costs. —

Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for insecurity

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instability

Noun

Other projects collapsed entirely after structural problems, financial instability, or poor planning surfaced only after taxpayer money had already been spent.

— Michele Steeb, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Running shoes are built for impact absorption at a higher speed and cadence, often being equipped with more responsive (bouncy) midsole foam and a higher heel stack that could actually cause discomfort and instability during long walks.

— Oscar Hartzog, Footwear News, 10 June 2026