insecurity
/ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərəti/noun
उच्चारण इन्सिक्युअरटी
असुरक्षा की भावना, आत्मविश्वास की कमी
Core word
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[U, C]
a lack of confidence in yourself and your abilities; a feeling of not being safe or protected
असुरक्षा की भावना, आत्मविश्वास की कमी
- He hid his insecurity behind a loud manner.
- Many teenagers have deep insecurities about their looks.
- Her insecurity made her avoid speaking in public.
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- Teachers can help students overcome their insecurity.
- He admitted that jealousy came from his own insecurity.
Synonyms self-doubt diffidence uncertainty anxiety
Opposite confidence self-assurance security
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[U]
the state of not being safe or protected
असुरक्षा, असुरक्षित स्थिति
- job insecurity
- Rising prices have increased food insecurity in poor households.
- Daily workers face great insecurity during the rainy season.
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- Many families live in economic insecurity.
- The insecurity of the border areas worried travellers.
Synonyms instability vulnerability danger
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
insecurity (uncountable) about + thing
For the feeling of self-doubt, insecurity is uncountable and takes about for its cause.
आत्म-संदेह की भावना के लिए 'insecurity' uncountable है और कारण के लिए 'about' लेता है।
- Her insecurity about her accent held her back.
- He hid his insecurity behind jokes.
insecurities (countable, specific worries)
The plural insecurities names particular things a person feels unsure about.
बहुवचन 'insecurities' उन विशेष बातों को बताता है जिनके बारे में व्यक्ति असुरक्षित महसूस करता है।
- Everyone has some insecurities.
- Teenagers often talk about their insecurities with close friends.
insecurity of + job / food / income
In social studies, insecurity of something means the risk of losing it.
सामाजिक अध्ययन में 'insecurity of' किसी चीज़ के खो जाने के जोखिम को बताता है।
- Job insecurity worries many young workers.
- The insecurity of income affects daily wage earners.
food / border / job insecurity
Insecurity is common as the second part of compounds describing a lack of safety.
Insecurity सुरक्षा की कमी बताने वाले compounds के दूसरे भाग के रूप में आम है।
- Food insecurity is a serious problem in some regions.
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adjective + insecurity
deepemotionalfinancialconstantpersonalgrowing
- A deep emotional insecurity made him avoid new friends.
noun + insecurity
jobfoodincomeborderhousingsocial
- Food insecurity increased after the drought.
verb + insecurity
feelovercomehidecausereduceadmit
- She finally admitted her insecurity to her mother.
insecurity + preposition
insecurity aboutinsecurity overinsecurity amonginsecurity in
- There is growing insecurity among contract workers.
feeling of insecurity
a sense of insecuritya feeling of insecuritypangs of insecurity
- The late results gave students a sense of insecurity.
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- Radhika overcame her insecurity by practising speeches in front of a mirror.
राधिका ने आईने के सामने भाषण का अभ्यास करके अपनी असुरक्षा की भावना पर विजय पाई।
- Constant comparison with others feeds insecurity.
दूसरों से लगातार तुलना असुरक्षा की भावना को बढ़ाती है।
- Many daily wagers live with great economic insecurity.
कई दिहाड़ी मज़दूर भारी आर्थिक असुरक्षा में जीते हैं।
- Border insecurity forced the villagers to leave their homes.
सीमा की असुरक्षा के कारण ग्रामीणों को अपने घर छोड़ने पड़े।
- His arrogance was only a cover for deep insecurity.
उसका घमंड केवल गहरी असुरक्षा को ढकने का आवरण था।
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✗ She suffers from insecurity feeling.
✓ She suffers from a feeling of insecurity.
Insecurity cannot be used as an adjective before feeling; use a feeling of insecurity.
'Insecurity' को feeling से पहले adjective की तरह प्रयोग नहीं करते; 'a feeling of insecurity' कहें।
✗ There is a lot of insecurities in the city.
✓ There is a lot of insecurity in the city.
A lot of with a singular verb needs an uncountable noun: insecurity.
'A lot of' के साथ एकवचन क्रिया हो, तो uncountable noun 'insecurity' चाहिए।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Insecurity, self-doubt and anxiety all describe worry, but their causes differ.
Insecurity, self-doubt और anxiety सभी चिंता बताते हैं, पर कारण अलग हैं।
A lack of confidence or safety, personal or social.
आत्मविश्वास या सुरक्षा की कमी, व्यक्तिगत या सामाजिक।
- Job insecurity is rising.
Doubt about your own ability or worth.
अपनी योग्यता या मूल्य पर संदेह।
- Self-doubt stopped her from applying.
General worry or fear about what may happen.
भविष्य में क्या हो सकता है, इसकी सामान्य चिंता या भय।
- Exam anxiety kept him awake.