insecurity
insecurity
lack of confidence
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insecurity with Russian translation
insecurity usage examples
Её неуверенность из‑за акцента мешает ей звонить клиентам.
Her insecurity about her accent stops her from calling clients.
Неуверенность может заставлять человека избегать новых заданий в школе.
Insecurity can make someone avoid new challenges at school.
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insecurity belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
insecurity synonyms
What's the difference between insecurity / self-doubt / diffidence / anxiety / shyness / self-consciousness
Doubting one's own abilities or decisions; often a mental process of questioning oneself.
He was plagued by self-doubt before the presentation.
A formal term for modest reserve or hesitancy often caused by lack of confidence; more formal/old-fashioned than 'insecurity'.
Her diffidence in meetings was mistaken for indifference.
Intense worry or fear, often with physiological symptoms; can be clinical (anxiety disorders) and stronger than simple insecurity.
Her anxiety about the interview made it hard to sleep.
Reluctance or awkwardness in social situations; focuses on social behavior rather than a global self-image.
His shyness made it difficult to meet new people.
Heightened awareness of oneself, especially concern about how others perceive you; often leads to embarrassment or awkwardness.
He felt self-conscious in the spotlight during the speech.
A chronic, global negative evaluation of oneself; more stable and deeper than situational insecurity.
Low self-esteem can affect relationships and career choices.
Shyness or lack of boldness; often describes hesitation or reluctance rather than deep self-doubt.
His timidity prevented him from asking for help.
A temporary state of anxiety or jitteriness often caused by stress or anticipation; more physical/short-term than 'insecurity'.
Her nervousness before the interview made her speak quickly.
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How to pronounce insecurity and what this word means
insecurity means insecurity. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce insecurity
/ˌɪnsəˈkjʊərɪti/
insecurity translation
insecurity
insecurity examples
Her insecurity about her accent stops her from calling clients.
insecurity transcription
/ˌɪnsəˈkjʊərɪti/, /ˌɪnsəˈkjʊrəti/
Questions about this word
insecurity meaning: what does it mean?
lack of confidence
insecurity pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
insecurity is pronounced as /ˌɪnsəˈkjʊərɪti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
insecurity definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her insecurity about her accent stops her from calling clients. Translation: Её неуверенность из‑за акцента мешает ей звонить клиентам.
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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