unprotected

adjective/ˌʌnprəˈtɛktɪd/

Frequency rank: #9,693 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

not kept safe from harm, danger, or damage; without protection.

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Example sentence

Leaving your computer unprotected makes it vulnerable to viruses and hackers.

Synonyms & related words

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