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unprotected

/ˌʌnprəˈtɛktɪd/
un · pro · tect · ed
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unprotected Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not guarded, shielded, or defended against physical harm, danger, or damage.

Example

"Prolonged exposure to the sun can severely damage unprotected skin."

2

Lacking legal, financial, or digital security safeguards against unauthorized access, exploitation, or loss.

Example

"Connecting to an unprotected wireless network at the airport can expose your personal data to hackers."

3

Performed without the use of barrier contraception or prophylactic measures to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections.

Example

"Public health campaigns educate young adults about the medical risks associated with unprotected sex."

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• Rhymes for unprotected

• Nearby Words

unpronounceable
unpronounced
unprosperous
unprotected
unprotectedness
unprotested
unprotesting

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the negative prefix 'un-' combined with 'protected', the past participle of 'protect' (from Latin 'protectus', meaning 'covered in front').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unprotected. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unprotected
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