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unlocked Antonyms

Opposite of unlocked

Because the opposite of unlocked shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not fastened or secured with a lock, allowing free entry, exit, or access.

Usage Example

"She accidentally left the front door locked when she went out to walk the dog."

Strongest
locked
bolted
Strong
latched
fastened
barred
padlocked
secured
deadbolted

• adjective (Context 2)

Of a mobile phone, computer, or software feature, freed from carrier restrictions, security passcodes, or usage blocks so that it can be freely accessed or used.

Usage Example

"Buying an locked smartphone makes it easy to switch to a local SIM card when traveling abroad."

Strongest
locked
Strong
restricted
blocked
password-protected

Similar words to unlocked

Words similar to unlocked shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

unbolted
unlatched
unfastened
unbarred
unrestricted
open
unblocked
unsecured
See all synonyms of unlocked

• Nearby Words

unloader
unlock
unlockable
unlocked
unlogical
unloose
unloosen

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unlocked. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unlocked
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