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insecurity

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/ɪn.sɪˈkjʊə.ri.ti/ · in-se-cu-ri-ty

The state of being subject to danger or threat; lack of protection or safety.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being subject to danger or threat; lack of protection or safety.

ایسی حالت جس میں خطرے یا خطرہ کا سامنا ہوتا ہے؛ تحفظ یا سلامتی کی کمی۔

عدم تحفظ

adam tahafuz

Formal: عدم تحفظ

Synonyms

vulnerabilityuncertaintyinstabilityخطرہکمزوریبے یقینی

Antonyms

securitysafetystabilityتحفظسلامتیاستحکام

Common Collocations

  • feelings of insecurity
  • insecurity issues
  • personal insecurity

Example Sentences

His insecurity made it difficult for him to trust others.

اس کی عدم تحفظ نے دوسروں پر بھروسہ کرنا مشکل بنا دیا۔

Us ki adam tahafuz ne dosron par bharosa karna mushkil bana diya.

Insecurities can arise from past experiences.

عدم تحفظ ماضی کے تجربات سے پیدا ہو سکتے ہیں۔

Adam tahafuz mazi ke tajurbaat se paida ho sakte hain.

She overcame her insecurities through counseling.

اس نے مشاوری کے ذریعے اپنی عدم تحفظ پر قابو پا لیا۔

Us ne mashawari ke zariye apni adam tahafuz par qabu pa liya.

Easily Confused With

insecurity:Insecurity refers to a lack of confidence or assurance, while 'security' refers to safety or protection.

Word Family

secure
adjectiveمحفوظ
securely
adverbمحفوظ طریقے سے
security
nounتحفظ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Insecurity starts with 'in', indicating a lack.

Imagine a person standing on shaky ground, representing instability.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

بے یقینی کی آندھی میں تیری یاد کا چراغ، کبھی بجھتا نہیں، کبھی روشن ہو نہیں سکتا۔

Be yaqini ki aandhi mein teri yaad ka chiragh, Kabhi bujhata nahi, kabhi roshan ho nahi sakta.

In the storm of uncertainty, the lamp of your memory, It never extinguishes, nor can it ever be lit.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خود پر اعتماد ہونا ہمیشہ بہتر ہے۔

Khud par aitmaad hona hamesha behtar hai.

Being self-confident is always better.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "insecuritas" — unsecured, uncertain

First known use: 15th century

The word 'insecurity' is derived from the Latin 'insecuritas', which combines 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'securus' meaning 'secure'.