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
The book is about primal insecurities and relatable fears, explored through the lens of classic horror tropes.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
TitanHEALTH also ensures student wellbeing through partnerships such as Basic Needs Services and the ASI food pantry, which help students experiencing unforeseen hardships resulting in housing, food and financial insecurities.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Across Kentucky, one in three households struggles with energy insecurity.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
However, Nick was soon run down by Annie’s insecurity in their relationship.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
TitanHEALTH also ensures student wellbeing through partnerships such as Basic Needs Services and the ASI food pantry, which help students experiencing unforeseen hardships resulting in housing, food and financial insecurities.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Across Kentucky, one in three households struggles with energy insecurity.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
However, Nick was soon run down by Annie’s insecurity in their relationship.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insecurity
instability
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The administration has sown confusion and instability through other means, including harmful funding freezes.—
Gwen Moore,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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In his speech, the Chinese leader reiterated his view that the world was undergoing changes not seen in a century, and emphasized how Beijing was offering global opportunities in the face of growing instability and uncertainties in the Asia-Pacific region.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Insecurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insecurity. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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