Insecurity: quick facts
Insecurity is a persistent feeling of uncertainty or anxiety about one's own worth, abilities, or place in relationships. It often shows up as doubt about whether one is good enough, accepted, or safe, and it can…
Category
Moods & related states
Valence
Negative
Emotion family / blend
Self-conscious
Typical triggers
Comparison, uncertainty about worth, instability, perceived inadequacy
How it's expressed
Guarded posture, seeking reassurance, hesitancy, anxious self-monitoring
Sources: American Psychological Association — APA Dictionary: emotion; Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley — Emotions. Educational information only — not medical or psychological advice. See our sources & fact-check policy.