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

After 27 years of diplomacy, a doughnut hole of unprotected land along the Blue Ridge Parkway has finally been acquired by the Blue Ridge Conservancy in North Carolina. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

The Sparks’ 2025 first-round draft pick Sarah Ashlee Barker was left unprotected and went to Portland in the expansion draft. — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Last month, 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, 10 July 2026

The Clippers and Raptors agreed to a trade on June 30 that would send Leonard to Toronto in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, unprotected first-round draft picks in 2031 and 2033, a 2027 first-round pick swap and two second-round picks. — Janis Carr, Oc Register, 9 July 2026