unprotected

Everyday

1. Unprotected means not kept safe from harm or danger. tree →
2. Unprotected means not covered or shielded, for example from sun or rain. tree →
3. (computers) Unprotected means without a password or security. tree →

In the lessons

In safety lessons: «unprotected skin burns in the sun», «unprotected electrical wires». In science: unprotected iron rusts. In computing: an unprotected file can be read by anyone. In history and stories: an unprotected town or camp is easy to attack.

Examples

• Unprotected skin can burn in strong sun. tree →
• Never touch unprotected electrical wires. tree →
• The castle's back gate was left unprotected. tree →
• Unprotected iron rusts quickly in wet weather. tree →
• Your computer is unprotected without a password. tree →
• The baby birds were unprotected while their mother hunted. tree →
• Wear goggles; your eyes are unprotected otherwise. tree →
• As she spoke they reached the Castle of Steel, the side next the sea being the only one which the Yellow Dwarf had left unprotected by the dreadful burning walls. tree →

Note

Opposite: protected. Verb: protect; noun: protection. Safety: sunscreen, hats and goggles protect.