UNPROTECTED Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

unprotected

adjective

ˌən-prə-ˈtek-təd

Definition of unprotected

as in vulnerable

lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack the home team scored when the visitors' goalie momentarily left the goal unprotected

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Recent Examples of unprotected Rising premiums and outdated federal flood maps leave many people unprotected, while the program struggles to balance affordability, accurate risk pricing and taxpayer costs. — Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Once inside the animal, unprotected trace minerals can interact with compounds such as phytate, reducing the amount available for absorption. — Aidan Connolly, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Women of color are some of the most unprotected people in society. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 The Clippers agreed in principle to trade Leonard to the Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, a 2027 first-round pick swap and two second-round picks. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unprotected

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Adjective

An alignment takes place, as the legacy media consistently allows Rowling, as one of their own, to get away with removing trans women from their verifiable position as a vulnerable demographic.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
The evening brought plenty of laughs, but also a recognition that the progress CAPE and the broader AAPI entertainment community have made remains vulnerable amid an industry facing contraction, layoffs, and shrinking opportunities.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of vulnerable

Adjective

Up to 9 out of 10 people who are susceptible will get the virus if exposed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
The most susceptible areas will be Long Beach and the Avalon Harbor on Tuesday and Wednesday and then Malibu through Ventura County from Wednesday through Friday.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of susceptible

Adjective

If a guy who was seven for 66 in the last two postseasons and was so helpless last year that he was benched for the last three games of the World Series … if that guy can drive in the winning run from the bottom of the order?

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
The law distinguishes that from being physically helpless or incapacitated by drugs administered without consent.

— Hallie Golden, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026

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