unprotected
adjective
un·pro·tect·ed
ˌən-prə-ˈtek-təd 
1
: lacking protection or defense
unprotected troops
skin unprotected from the sun's rays
2
: performed without the use of birth control to prevent pregnancy
also
: performed without the use of a condom to prevent spread of sexually transmitted disease
unprotected sex
Examples of unprotected in a Sentence
They're planning to build roads over thousands of acres of unprotected land.
If your computer is unprotected, you're likely to get a virus.
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Now unprotected, this shadow data could be vulnerable to unauthorized access.
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Ethan Stone, IndyStar, 28 Oct. 2025
These cold conditions hold particular significance for the area's crops, sensitive vegetation and unprotected infrastructure, potentially marking one of the coldest stretches so far this season.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The moral of its story is that becoming a stereotype can lead to someone’s demise, especially for Black women who are left vulnerable and unprotected when their community falls apart.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Patterson said residents should take steps to protect sensitive plants and unprotected outdoor plumbing as temperatures drop.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Ethan Stone, IndyStar, 28 Oct. 2025
These cold conditions hold particular significance for the area's crops, sensitive vegetation and unprotected infrastructure, potentially marking one of the coldest stretches so far this season.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The moral of its story is that becoming a stereotype can lead to someone’s demise, especially for Black women who are left vulnerable and unprotected when their community falls apart.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Patterson said residents should take steps to protect sensitive plants and unprotected outdoor plumbing as temperatures drop.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unprotected
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“Unprotected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unprotected. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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unprotected
adjective
un·pro·tect·ed
ˌən-prə-ˈtek-təd
1
: lacking protection or defense
unprotected troops
skin unprotected from the sun's rays
2
: performed without the use of birth control to prevent pregnancy
also
: performed without the use of a condom to prevent the spread of a sexually transmitted disease
unprotected sex
Medical Definition
unprotected
adjective
un·pro·tect·ed
-prə-ˈtek-təd
: not protected
especially
: performed without measures to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease
unprotected sexual intercourse
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