Synonyms of unprotected

unprotected

adjective

ˌən-prə-ˈtek-təd 

as in vulnerable

lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack

the home team scored when the visitors' goalie momentarily left the goal unprotected

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vulnerable
• susceptible
• helpless
• exposed
• undefended
• defenseless
• unguarded
• unsafe
• unarmed
• unresistant
• passive
• untenable
• in the lurch
• indefensible
• weak
• overcome
• uncovered
• feeble
• abandoned
• preyed (on or upon)
• disarmed
• high and dry
• resistless
• marooned
• frail

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protected
• resistant
• safe
• secure
• covered
• sheltered
• armed
• defensible
• invulnerable
• fortified
• shielded
• armored
• guarded
• screened
• immune
• strong
• impenetrable
• invincible
• impregnable
• omnipotent
• unassailable
• unconquerable
• unbeatable
• almighty

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unprotected

If a community cannot show that its levee meets the minimum design, operations and maintenance requirements outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, areas behind the levee will be considered unprotected against the 1% annual chance flood. — Kaleigh Yost, The Conversation, 10 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

These systems allow turbine components to face temperatures that would weaken an unprotected alloy. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Splitting the shot up decreases vaccination rates and leaves children unprotected over a longer period, experts say. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026