insecurity
insecurity
Meaning of insecurity
lack of confidence
Gefühl, nicht gut genug zu sein; fehlendes Selbstvertrauen
Pronunciation
insecurity with German translation
insecurity usage examples
I understand your insecurity.
Ich verstehe deine Unsicherheit.
You could see his insecurity.
Man merkte seine Unsicherheit.
insecurity synonyms
What's the difference between insecurity, self-doubt, self-consciousness, low self-esteem, shyness, nervousness, anxiety, and timidity
ENHe was plagued by self-doubt before the presentation.
worry about how others see you
ENHe felt self-conscious in the spotlight during the speech.
a deeper, long-term low opinion of oneself
ENLow self-esteem can affect relationships and career choices.
Advanced: broader words
being shy with people
ENHis shyness made it difficult to meet new people.
ENHer nervousness before the interview made her speak quickly.
ENHer anxiety about the interview made it hard to sleep.
lack of courage
ENHis timidity prevented him from asking for help.
formal: modest lack of confidence
ENHer diffidence in meetings was mistaken for indifference.
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Questions about this word
What does insecurity mean?
lack of confidence
How do you pronounce insecurity?
insecurity is pronounced [ˌɪnsəˈkjʊərɪti].
How is insecurity used in a sentence?
Ich verstehe deine Unsicherheit. Translation: I understand your insecurity.
Is insecurity part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, insecurity can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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