Spanish Conversation · Level 72
60 words
Spanish word
inseguridad
Pronunciation
IPA/inseɣuɾiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nouninsecurity
Example
Siento inseguridad antes del examen.
I feel insecure before the exam.
More examples
La inseguridad ciudadana afecta a muchas personas en el barrio.
Public insecurity affects many people in the neighborhood.
Core concept
Feeling exposed or unprotected in relationships or surroundings.
Common phrases
sentir inseguridad
feel insecure
inseguridad ciudadana
public insecurity
inseguridad emocional
emotional insecurity
Similar words
ansiedad: Intense nervousness or worry that makes it hard to calm down.
timidez: Shyness that causes avoidance of action or attention in front of others.
duda: Uncertainty about a judgment or decision, causing hesitation.
desconfianza: Reluctance to trust others and a tendency to suspect their motives.
Definition in Spanish
Estado de duda o vulnerabilidad por falta de protección o confianza, aplicable tanto a la persona como al entorno.
Word origin
Derived from in- negating seguridad (from Latin securitas, ultimately from securus 'safe'), so the word names a state of not being secure.
Usage tips
- Common modifiers make the meaning clear: use inseguridad emocional or personal for self-doubt and inseguridad ciudadana or pública for safety issues.