insegurança
[ĩ.se.ɡu.ˈɾɐ̃.sɐ]
nounfemininepl: inseguranças
insecurity
1. Lack of confidence or certainty; doubt or anxiety about oneself or one's abilities
Her insecurity about public speaking prevented her from taking the job.
Sua insegurança sobre falar em público a impediu de aceitar o emprego.
2. Lack of safety or protection; state of being unsafe or vulnerable
The insecurity in the neighborhood has increased crime rates.
A insegurança no bairro aumentou as taxas de criminalidade.
3. Uncertainty or instability in a situation, relationship, or condition
Job insecurity made it difficult for him to plan his future.
A insegurança no emprego tornou difícil para ele planejar seu futuro.
Related Idioms & Phrases
estar cheio de insegurança (to be full of insecurity)
sentir insegurança (to feel insecurity)
viver com insegurança (to live with insecurity)
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