Insecurity - translation, pronunciation and examples
insecurity
lack of confidence
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When to use insecurity
неуверенность во внешности
неуверенность в работе
глубокая неуверенность
личная неуверенность
социальная неуверенность
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.
Similar words
A general feeling of not feeling confident or secure about oneself; a broad, personal sense of vulnerability.
Doubting one's own abilities or decisions; often a mental process of questioning oneself.
A formal term for modest reserve or hesitancy often caused by lack of confidence; more formal/old-fashioned than 'insecurity'.
Intense worry or fear, often with physiological symptoms; can be clinical (anxiety disorders) and stronger than simple insecurity.
Reluctance or awkwardness in social situations; focuses on social behavior rather than a global self-image.
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insecurity synonyms
What's the difference between insecurity / self-doubt / diffidence / anxiety / shyness / self-consciousness
A general feeling of not feeling confident or secure about oneself; a broad, personal sense of vulnerability.
Her insecurity made her avoid applying for promotions.
Её неуверенность заставляла её избегать подачи заявок на повышение.
Doubting one's own abilities or decisions; often a mental process of questioning oneself.
He was plagued by self-doubt before the presentation.
Его тревожили сомнения в себе перед презентацией.
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.
Её робкость на собраниях приняли за равнодушие.
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.
Её тревога по поводу собеседования мешала ей уснуть.
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.
Его застенчивость мешала заводить новых знакомых.
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.
Он чувствовал себя неловко в центре внимания во время речи.
A chronic, global negative evaluation of oneself; more stable and deeper than situational insecurity.
Low self-esteem can affect relationships and career choices.
Низкая самооценка может влиять на отношения и выбор карьеры.
Shyness or lack of boldness; often describes hesitation or reluctance rather than deep self-doubt.
His timidity prevented him from asking for help.
Его робость помешала ему попросить о помощи.
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.
Её нервозность перед собеседованием заставила её говорить быстро.
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How to pronounce insecurity and what this word means
insecurity translation: неуверенность. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce insecurity
/ˌɪnsəˈkjʊərɪti/
insecurity translation
неуверенность
insecurity examples
Her insecurity about her accent stops her from calling clients.
insecurity transcription
/ˌɪnsəˈkjʊərɪti/, /ˌɪnsəˈkjʊrəti/
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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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