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 infection
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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Frost and freeze conditions will damage unprotected vegetation that is sensitive to freezing temperatures.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
If your cat or dog is outdoors and unprotected, fleas hitch a ride and come indoors with them.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Researchers say an unprotected database tied to IDMerit, a company that claims to help businesses verify identities, exposed roughly 1 billion sensitive records across 26 countries.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Wind is another consideration when choosing a planting location—roses can struggle when grown in an unprotected spot.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
If your cat or dog is outdoors and unprotected, fleas hitch a ride and come indoors with them.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Researchers say an unprotected database tied to IDMerit, a company that claims to help businesses verify identities, exposed roughly 1 billion sensitive records across 26 countries.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Wind is another consideration when choosing a planting location—roses can struggle when grown in an unprotected spot.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
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 22 Mar. 2026.
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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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