insecurity
intermediateB2/ɪn.sɪˈkjʊə.ri.ti/ · in-se-cu-ri-ty
The state of being subject to danger or threat; lack of protection or safety.
Meanings
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
Synonyms
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.
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💡 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'.