unprotected
[adjective]
Synonyms: vulnerable, defenceless, helpless, open, undefended

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Antonyms: protected
Related Words: undefended, unguarded, unsheltered, unshielded, insecure, unsafe

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

un‧pro‧tect‧ed /ˌʌnprəˈtektəd◂, ˌʌnprəˈtektɪd◂/ adjective
[Word Family: noun: protection, protector, protectionism, protectionist, protectiveness, protectorate; adjective: protected ≠ unprotected, protective, protectionist; verb: protect; adverb: protectively]

1. not protected against possible harm or damage:
Thieves often target unprotected vehicles.
Part-time workers are unprotected by this law.

2. unprotected machines are not covered and could injure someone:
Machinery was often unprotected and accidents were frequent.

3. unprotected sex sex without using a condom

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲