What does "insecurity" mean?

A lack of security; uncertainty.

Insecurity

Common synonyms include: chanciness, criticalness, danger, delicacy, desultoriness, doubtfulness.

noun

noun ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Noun

1
A lack of security; uncertainty. countable, uncountable
"They are also more likely to be on freelance or short-term contracts, which can contribute to feelings of financial insecurity and therefore a greater tendency for people to attend work even they are unwell."
2
the anxiety you experience when you feel vulnerable and insecure wordnet
3
A lack of security; uncertainty.; A lack of confidence in oneself. countable, uncountable
4
the state of being subject to danger or injury wordnet
5
A lack of security; uncertainty.; The state of being subject to danger (physical, economic, or otherwise). countable, uncountable
"economic insecurity"