Unsaved: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this word when someone’s data, work, or progress has not been preserved or secured, typically in a digital context.

• Make sure to save your document often so you don't lose any unsaved work
• The code changes were lost because the file was unsaved

Use this when something or someone is not protected or shielded from harm, danger, or damage.

• The computer system was unprotected and vulnerable to attacks
• Leaving your home unprotected can lead to security issues

This word is appropriate to describe a situation where someone does something without help or assistance from others.

• She managed to climb the mountain unaided
• The student completed the project unaided

This word is used when someone has not been saved or freed from a dangerous or difficult situation. It often carries a negative connotation.

• The hikers remain unrescued after being stranded for days
• The trapped miners were unrescued despite multiple efforts