Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unprotected

adjective
ˌʌnprəˈtɛktɪd
Definition
Not protected; vulnerable to harm or risk.
Examples
  • Children playing outside without supervision may feel unprotected.
  • The unprotected data on the server could be accessed by hackers.
  • Many wildlife species are unprotected and at risk of extinction.
Meaning
The state of being exposed to danger or attack without any safeguards.
Synonyms
  • vulnerable
  • exposed
  • susceptible
  • defenseless