insecurity
неуверенность
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
Related words worth learning together
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.
What’s the difference
How is insecurity different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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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 (неуверенность) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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