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- [pruh-tekt]
- /prəˈtɛkt/
- /ˌʌn.prəˈtek.tɪd/
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- [pruh-tekt]
- /prəˈtɛkt/
Definitions of unprotected word
- verb with object unprotected to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger. 1
- verb with object unprotected Economics. to guard (the industry or an industry of a nation) from foreign competition by imposing import duties. 1
- verb with object unprotected to provide funds for the payment of (a draft, note, etc.). 1
- verb without object unprotected to provide, or be capable of providing, protection: a floor wax that protects as well as shines. 1
- adjective unprotected vulnerable to danger 1
- adjective unprotected sex: without a condom 1
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Origin of unprotected
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin prōtēctus, past participle of prōtegere to cover in front, equivalent to prō- pro-1 + teg-, stem of tegere to cover (akin to toga, thatch) + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Unprotected
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unprotected popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
unprotected usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unprotected
adj unprotected
- defenseless — If someone or something is defenseless, they are weak and unable to defend themselves properly.
- fluctuant — fluctuating; varying; unstable.
- for show — in order to impress, for display only
- helpless — unable to help oneself; weak or dependent: a helpless invalid.
- in the altogether — wholly; entirely; completely; quite: altogether fitting.
adjective unprotected
- attackable — Which may be attacked.
- defenceless — If someone or something is defenceless, they are weak and unable to defend themselves properly.
- exposed — Make (something) visible, typically by uncovering it.
- indefensible — not justifiable; inexcusable: indefensible behavior.
- open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
Antonyms for unprotected
adj unprotected
- armored — covered with armor or armor plate
- at ease — If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.
- bulletproof — Something that is bulletproof is made of a strong material that bullets cannot pass through.
- fortified — to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works.
- garrisoned — a body of troops stationed in a fortified place.
adjective unprotected
- armoured — Armoured vehicles are fitted with a hard metal covering in order to protect them from gunfire and other missiles.
- bastioned — Furnished with a bastion; having bastions.
- cincher — Something that cinches as in holds and fastens, such as a belt or corset.
- fast — moving or able to move, operate, function, or take effect quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast horse; a fast pain reliever; a fast thinker.
- fortressed — Simple past tense and past participle of fortress.
Top questions with unprotected
- what happens if you have unprotected sex while pregnant?
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