📖 Definitions of "Unprotected"
adjective
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Not protected; lacking defence or protection; exposed.
🔄 Synonyms of "Unprotected"
7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| openverb | (usually not comparable) Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc. |
| vulnerable | More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. |
| naked | Bare, not covered by clothing. |
| exposed | (usually followed by to) Open (especially to something), unconcealed and/or unprotected (and therefore vulnerable, susceptible). |
| unguarded | Displaying a lack of caution or thought. |
| defenseless | Lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack. |
| unshielded | Not shielded. |
↔️ Antonyms of "Unprotected"
Words with the opposite meaning.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Unprotected"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| unguarded | Displaying a lack of caution or thought. |
| defenseless | Lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack. |
| naked | Bare, not covered by clothing. |
| unshielded | Not shielded. |
| vulnerable | More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. |
| exposed | (usually followed by to) Open (especially to something), unconcealed and/or unprotected (and therefore vulnerable, susceptible). |
| open | (usually not comparable) Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc. |
| defenceless | (British spelling) Without defence; undefended. |
| helpless | Lacking help; powerless. |
| unsecured | Of a loan or guarantee, without collateral. |
| insecure | Not comfortable or confident in oneself or in certain situations. |
| undefended | Not defended. |
| unsafe | Not safe (various senses); dangerous. |
| destitute | Lacking money, poor, impoverished; especially, extremely so. |
| disenfranchised | Not represented; especially, not having the right to vote. |
| disadvantaged | (euphemistic) Poor; in financial difficulties. |
| underprivileged | Deprived of the opportunities and advantages of others, usually through no fault of one's own. |
| soft | Easily giving way under pressure. |
| protected | defended |
| protectionnoun | The process of keeping (something or someone) safe. |
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