housing insecurity
nounUK /ˈhaʊ.zɪŋ ɪn.sɪˈkjʊə.rə.ti/
US /ˈhaʊ.zɪŋ ɪn.səˈkjʊr.ə.t̬i/
Not having a safe, steady place to live.
The family faced housing insecurity after their rent went up.
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2. Worrying about losing your home or not being able to pay for it.
Many workers feel housing insecurity because rents keep rising.
3. Living in poor or overcrowded conditions without a secure lease.
Housing insecurity can mean sharing a small flat with too many people.
4. A situation where a person moves often because they cannot keep a stable home.
Children with housing insecurity may change schools many times.