Unprotected: meaning, definitions and examples

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unprotected

[ ˌʌnprəˈtɛktɪd ]

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security

Not protected or defended against some risk or danger.

Synonyms

defenseless, exposed, unguarded, vulnerable

Examples of usage

The website was left unprotected against cyber attacks.
The unprotected area was prone to flooding.
She felt vulnerable and unprotected in the unfamiliar surroundings.

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health

Not having taken precautions to prevent sexually transmitted infections or diseases.

Synonyms

dangerous, risky, unsafe

Examples of usage

Engaging in unprotected sex can lead to unwanted pregnancies.
It is important to use protection to avoid unprotected exposure to STDs.

Translations

Translations of the word "unprotected" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desprotegido

🇮🇳 असुरक्षित

🇩🇪 ungeschützt

🇮🇩 tidak terlindungi

🇺🇦 незахищений

🇵🇱 niechroniony

🇯🇵 無防備

🇫🇷 non protégé

🇪🇸 desprotegido

🇹🇷 korunmasız

🇰🇷 보호되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير محمي

🇨🇿 nechráněný

🇸🇰 nechránený

🇨🇳 未受保护的

🇸🇮 nezaščiten

🇮🇸 óvarinn

🇰🇿 қорғалмаған

🇬🇪 დაუცველი

🇦🇿 qorunmayan

🇲🇽 desprotegido

Word origin

The word 'unprotected' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'protected' which comes from the Latin 'protectus', past participle of 'protegere' meaning 'to cover in front, defend, protect'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is not guarded or defended against risks or dangers.