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
Years of economic and social crisis, political repression, insecurity, and collapsing institutions forced millions of Venezuelans to leave their country and rebuild their lives abroad during Nicolás Maduro’s rule.
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Jhasua Razo, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
This is supposed to set off a fatal fit of jealous insecurity on Charli’s part.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
This should occur before, not after, a president’s pathological need and insecurity erupt into an unthinkable tragedy.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Hall works as the other half, but too much of her character is based around the underwhelming irony that even beautiful people can have insecurities.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
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Jhasua Razo, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
This is supposed to set off a fatal fit of jealous insecurity on Charli’s part.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
This should occur before, not after, a president’s pathological need and insecurity erupt into an unthinkable tragedy.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Hall works as the other half, but too much of her character is based around the underwhelming irony that even beautiful people can have insecurities.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insecurity
instability
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Meanwhile, instability behind the scenes continued with the late decision to block Fran Garcia’s potential loan to Bournemouth.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Activity rose during spurts of instability, including the recent anti-government protests — until authorities blocked internet access.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Insecurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insecurity. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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