unprotected

adjective
UK: /ˌʌnprəˈtektɪd/
US: /ˌʌnprəˈtektɪd/

  1. Not defended or shielded from harm or danger.

    1. The bike was unprotected and got stolen quickly.
    2. Leaving your computer unprotected from viruses is not very smart to do.

  2. Vulnerable to attack or criticism.

    1. The city felt unprotected after the troops withdrew suddenly.
    2. Without insurance, you are unprotected if there is ever a sudden accident.

  3. Not having any official safeguards or legal protection.

    1. The land was unprotected and available for new development.
    2. Whistleblowers felt unprotected and feared being suddenly fired from work.

Synonyms

vulnerable exposed unguarded

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unprotected" in English means: Not defended or shielded from harm or danger., Vulnerable to attack or criticism., Not having any official safeguards or legal protection..

The phonetic transcription of "unprotected" is /ˌʌnprəˈtektɪd/ in British English and /ˌʌnprəˈtektɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unprotected": vulnerable, exposed, unguarded.

Example usage of "unprotected": "The bike was unprotected and got stolen quickly.". More examples on the page.