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Unsecured: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsecured

 

[ ˌʌn.sɪˈkjʊəd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

financial

Not protected or guaranteed against potential loss or damage. Not backed by collateral or security.

Synonyms

unfunded, unguaranteed, unprotected

Examples of usage

  • The unsecured loan had a higher interest rate.
  • Many credit cards offer unsecured lines of credit.
  • The unsecured debt was a significant risk for the company.
  • The unsecured bond was considered a risky investment.
  • The unsecured nature of the loan made it difficult to obtain.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsecured" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não seguro

🇮🇳 असुरक्षित

🇩🇪 ungesichert

🇮🇩 tidak aman

🇺🇦 незахищений

🇵🇱 niezabezpieczony

🇯🇵 無防備な (mubōbi na)

🇫🇷 non sécurisé

🇪🇸 no asegurado

🇹🇷 güvensiz

🇰🇷 보호되지 않은 (bohodoeji anh-eun)

🇸🇦 غير آمن

🇨🇿 nezabezpečený

🇸🇰 nezabezpečený

🇨🇳 不安全的 (bù ānquán de)

🇸🇮 nezavarovan

🇮🇸 ótryggður

🇰🇿 қорғалмаған

🇬🇪 დაუცველი

🇦🇿 təhlükəsiz olmayan

🇲🇽 no asegurado

Etymology

The word 'unsecured' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'secure'. It first appeared in the mid-17th century in English language texts. The concept of something being unsecured has long been associated with financial and legal contexts, where it refers to assets or debts that lack protection or collateral.

See also: insecure, insecurity, secured, securely, secureness, securing, security.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,289, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.