unsecured

adjective

un·​se·​cured ˌən-si-ˈkyu̇rd 

-ˈkyərd

: not protected or free from danger or risk of loss : not secured

unsecured cargo

unsecured funds

an unsecured loan

Synonyms of unsecured

• loosened
• loose
• insecure
• slack
• detached

Examples of unsecured in a Sentence

an unsecured luggage rack on top of the car that was a hazard to other vehicles on the road

Recent Examples on the Web

The failure to routinely consider parental gun practices, including gun storage and children’s access, in custody determinations is notable – not just because unsecured guns pose a significant danger to children, but because other less substantial risks regularly factor into custody decisions. —Marcia Zug, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026

Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2026

Filing for Chapter 7 can discharge eligible unsecured debts entirely; Chapter 13 allows for a structured repayment plan. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026

Not only will driving become difficult, officials warned of gusty winds blowing around unsecured items and possible power outages. —Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unsecured

• allured
• assured
• contoured
• endured
• ensured
• insured
• inured
• manured
• matured
• obscured
• procured
• secured

Legal Definition

unsecured

adjective

un·​se·​cured

ˌən-si-ˈkyu̇rd

: not secured: as

a

: not guaranteed or protected as to payment, performance, or satisfaction by a security interest or by property given or pledged as security

unsecured debt

an unsecured claim

b

: characterized by a lack of security or of a security interest

unsecured status