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