Unprotected

/ʌnprəˈtɛktɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not safeguarded or shielded from harm, danger, or loss.

The unprotected children were at risk of exploitation in the conflict zone.

Lacking measures or systems that provide safety or security.

Many unprotected Wi-Fi networks are susceptible to hacking.

In a state where defenses or barriers are absent.

The unprotected shoreline faced severe erosion from the storm.

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', combined with 'protected', which comes from Latin 'protectus'.

unprotected territory

An area that lacks defense mechanisms.

unprotected sex

Sexual activity without contraceptives, posing a risk of STIs or pregnancy.

unprotected data

Information that is not secured or encrypted.

protect

To keep safe from harm or danger.

defend

To guard or protect from attack.

safeguard

A measure taken to protect someone or something.