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insecurity

[ in-si-kyoor-i-tee ]

noun

plural insecurities.
  1. lack of confidence or assurance; self-doubt:

    He is plagued by insecurity.

  2. the quality or state of being insecure; instability:

    the insecurity of her financial position.

    Synonyms: , ,

  3. something insecure:

    the many insecurities of life.



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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of insecurity1

First recorded in 1640–50; from Medieval Latin ¾±²Ô²õŧ³¦Å«°ù¾±³ÙÄå²õ; insecure, -ity
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The rate of child marriage is driven by various factors, including poverty, insecurity and traditional customs that often disregard a girl's age in wedding arrangements.

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"This would be a totally unacceptable situation at any time, let alone in the current era of global insecurity and volatility."

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The fighting has left millions living in constant fear and insecurity - with little access to basic needs, including medical care and food, say rights groups.

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There’s another kind of mobility that comes about involuntarily — a result of foreclosure, eviction, or housing insecurity.

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Famine has taken hold and starvation is widespread, the UN says, with over half the country experiencing "high levels of acute food insecurity".

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