kawalay kasiguroan

insecurity; uncertainty; lack of securitynoun

Alternative meanings

insecurity; uncertainty; lack of certainty; lack of security; a state of doubt, vulnerability, or low confidence about what will happen

Pronunciation

kah-WAH-lai kah-see-goo-ROH-an

Root and affixes

Wala means none or absence; kasiguroan means certainty, security, or assurance; kawalay kasiguroan expresses lack of certainty or lack of security.

Variants or conjugations

no certainty; lack of certainty/security; worry; insecurity; doubt/indecision

Related words and expressions

doubt; indecision; sure/maybe; certainty/security; safety; worry; fear

Meaning and usage notes

Use kawalay kasiguroan for insecurity as lack of certainty, lack of safety, or not feeling sure. For emotional insecurity or personal anxiety, kabalaka or pagka-insikyur may also fit depending on context. For physical insecurity or danger, kaluwasan and peligro help clarify the idea.