unhedged

adjective

un·​hedged ˌən-ˈhejd 

: not protected against loss or failure by a counterbalancing action : not hedged

unhedged bets

an unhedged investment

Examples of unhedged in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Even among those that remain unhedged, sentiment is shifting, with 72% open to putting protection in place, up from 65% a year earlier. — Eric Huttman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Ryanair said 20% of its unhedged fuel was exposed to price spikes, while ticket fares declined 6%. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unhedged

• alleged
• unpledged
• dredged
• edged
• fledged
• hedged
• pledged
• wedged