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
Kitty is learning not to let her own insecurities get the best of her.
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Arushi Jacob, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Returning cast members include Minyeong Choi, Gia Kim, and Sang Heon Lee as Kitty navigates mounting secrets, scandals, and the inevitable insecurities that come with senior year.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
The future of legal sports betting States that have not yet legalized sports betting may still see similar trends in financial insecurity for reasons beyond spillover effects.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Young comedians, usually out of insecurity, tend to be in a needy rush to move to the next punch line during their act.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
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Arushi Jacob, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Returning cast members include Minyeong Choi, Gia Kim, and Sang Heon Lee as Kitty navigates mounting secrets, scandals, and the inevitable insecurities that come with senior year.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
The future of legal sports betting States that have not yet legalized sports betting may still see similar trends in financial insecurity for reasons beyond spillover effects.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Young comedians, usually out of insecurity, tend to be in a needy rush to move to the next punch line during their act.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insecurity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insecurity
instability
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There’s also a signal for modest instability nearby, particularly along the Gulf Coast.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Company adapts to rising tensions The company has already taken steps to respond to the growing instability.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Insecurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insecurity. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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