insecurity

• Sentiment d'anxiété ou de manque de confiance en soi, ou état de ce qui n'est pas sûr, stable ou protégé, exposant à un danger ou à un risque.

A noun referring to the state of being subject to danger or injury, or the anxiety experienced when feeling vulnerable and insecure.

indénombrable

1. State of being unsafeB2formal

   The condition of being exposed to potential danger, harm, or risk.

   insécurité (état d'être exposé au danger)

   • The insecurity of the region led many families to move away.
   • Job insecurity is a major concern for many workers today.
   • The old building's structural insecurity made it unsafe to occupy.

   Synonymesdangerhazardjeopardyperilriskvulnerability

   Antonymesprotectionsafetysecuritysureness

2. Lack of confidenceB2formal

   A feeling of anxiety, self-doubt, or vulnerability about oneself or one's abilities.

   Sentiment d'insécurité

   • Her insecurity about public speaking prevented her from taking the promotion.
   • He tried to hide his insecurity behind a confident smile.
   • Therapy helped her overcome her deep-seated insecurities.

   Synonymesanxietydiffidencedoubtself-doubttimidity

   Antonymesconfidencesecurityself-assuranceself-confidence