Unauthenticated: meaning, definitions and examples

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unauthenticated

 

[ ˌʌnɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

internet security

Not authenticated or verified; lacking proper identification or credentials.

Synonyms

doubtful, unapproved, unconfirmed, unverified

Examples of usage

  • Users are not allowed to access the system if they are unauthenticated.
  • The unauthenticated email was automatically marked as spam.
  • The website warns users about the risks of unauthenticated connections.
  • The unauthenticated login attempts were blocked by the security system.
  • It is important to always verify the sender to avoid unauthenticated messages.

Translations

Translations of the word "unauthenticated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não autenticado

🇮🇳 प्रमाणीकृत नहीं

🇩🇪 nicht authentifiziert

🇮🇩 tidak diautentikasi

🇺🇦 неаутентифікований

🇵🇱 niezautoryzowany

🇯🇵 認証されていない (にんしょうされていない)

🇫🇷 non authentifié

🇪🇸 no autenticado

🇹🇷 doğrulanmamış

🇰🇷 인증되지 않음

🇸🇦 غير مصدق

🇨🇿 neověřený

🇸🇰 neoverený

🇨🇳 未经验证的

🇸🇮 neavtoriziran

🇮🇸 óstaðfestur

🇰🇿 расталмаған

🇬🇪 აუდენტიფიცირებული

🇦🇿 təsdiqlənməmiş

🇲🇽 no autenticado

Word origin

The term 'unauthenticated' originated in the context of internet security and authentication protocols. In the digital age, the need for verifying the identity of users and data has become increasingly important to prevent unauthorized access and breaches. The prefix 'un-' signifies the negation of the word 'authenticated', indicating a lack of proper verification or identification. As technology evolves, the concept of authentication continues to play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of online systems and information.

See also: authenticator, authenticity, inauthentically, inauthenticity, unauthentically.