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unprotected

Unprotected (adjective) means lacking protection or defense; exposed to harm. Example: “The village was left unprotected after the soldiers withdrew.”

adjective

Lacking protection or defense; exposed to harm.

"The village was left unprotected after the soldiers withdrew."

"Leaving the file unprotected made it easy for anyone to edit."

How to use unprotected

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot shielded or defended, and so vulnerable.

Common pairings

unprotected border leave unprotected

Word forms

more unprotected comparative, most unprotected superlative

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Etymology

From un- + protected.

Rhymes for unprotected

erected elected expected dejected directed affected detected selected effected infected projected deflected

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unprotected” mean?

The word “unprotected” means lacking protection or defense; exposed to harm. In plain terms, not shielded or defended, and so vulnerable.

How do you use “unprotected” in a sentence?

Here is “unprotected” used in a sentence: “The village was left unprotected after the soldiers withdrew.”

What part of speech is “unprotected”?

“Unprotected” is an adjective.

Is “unprotected” a common word?

“Unprotected” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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