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manifest insecurity

[ˈmænɪfɛst ɪnˈsɪkjərɪti]
noun phrasepl: manifest insecurities
insegurança manifesta
1. A clear, obvious display of lack of confidence or feelings of self-doubt that are openly shown or readily apparent
His manifest insecurity about his abilities prevented him from taking on leadership roles.
Sua insegurança manifesta sobre suas habilidades o impediu de assumir papéis de liderança.
2. Observable signs of anxiety or uncertainty that are plainly visible to others
The candidate's manifest insecurity during the interview was evident in her trembling voice.
A insegurança manifesta da candidata durante a entrevista foi evidente em sua voz tremendo.
Synonyms
obvious insecurityvisible lack of confidenceapparent self-doubtplain uncertaintyevident anxiety
Antonyms
manifest confidenceobvious self-assuranceapparent confidencevisible security

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
insegurança manifesta
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
insegurança clara
alternative, slightly more colloquial phrasing
Portugal
insegurança manifesta
formal standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

wearing one's heart on one's sleeve
show one's true colors
lay bare one's doubts
display vulnerability
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