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 Fun a nefarious site preying on people’s financial insecurities through humiliating tasks? —

Josh Feldman, NBC news, 23 June 2026 Many left Colombia because of insecurity, extortion, violence or political instability. —

Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026 Bullying is often a symptom of something deeper, like insecurity, anxiety, trauma, or difficulty regulating emotions, says Shaw. —

Sherri Gordon, Parents, 22 June 2026 Membership in groups has reportedly doubled over the past five years, contributing to widespread displacement and insecurity. —

John Otis, NPR, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for insecurity

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instability

Noun

The Civil War breaking out just a century later showcases why white supremacy and the subjugation of Black people and people of color have meant a certain level of instability for many American citizens since the very beginning.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 June 2026
The catchphrase made famous by Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign springs to mind when considering the instability that seems to have become a feature of Britain’s political life.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 23 June 2026