insecurity

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BrE /ɪnˈsəːkjʊrəti/ AmE /ɪnˈskjʊrərti/

noun en → es

1 FEAR/ANXIETY [uncountable] B1

a feeling of fear or worry about a situation, especially one that is uncertain

inseguridad, miedo, ansiedad

  • feel a sense of insecurity

Collocations economic insecurity · job insecurity

  • She felt a deep sense of insecurity about her future.

    Ella sintió una profunda inseguridad sobre su futuro.

2 UNSTABLE SITUATION [uncountable] B2

a situation that is not stable or secure, especially one that could change suddenly and unexpectedly

inestabilidad, inseguridad

  • be a source of insecurity

Collocations political insecurity · social insecurity

  • The country's political situation is a major source of insecurity.

    La situación política del país es una fuente importante de inseguridad.

1 LACK OF CONFIDENCE [uncountable] B1

a lack of confidence or self-assurance, especially about one's abilities or appearance

inseguridad personal, falta de confianza

  • have a sense of insecurity

Collocations personal insecurity · self-insecurity

  • He has always had a deep sense of personal insecurity.

    Siempre ha tenido una profunda inseguridad personal.

2 LACK OF STABILITY [uncountable] B2

a lack of stability or security, especially in a relationship or job

inestabilidad, falta de seguridad

  • be a source of insecurity

Collocations relationship insecurity · job insecurity

  • The constant changes in the company create job insecurity.

    Los cambios constantes en la empresa crean una falta de seguridad laboral.