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