UNPROTECTED Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

unprotected

adjective

ˌən-prə-ˈtek-təd

Definition of unprotected

as in vulnerable

lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack the home team scored when the visitors' goalie momentarily left the goal unprotected

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Recent Examples of unprotected But after being left unprotected from the expansion process in June, Jenner signed a three-year contract with Hamilton. — Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 As a result of these changes, species are still listed on paper as endangered but are largely unprotected. — Timothy Randhir, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 No country buys more from the United States than its northern neighbor, an ally long considered so close that the countries share an unprotected border. — ABC News, 1 Oct. 2026 Illinois lawmakers recognize the risk of leaving wetlands unprotected. — Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unprotected

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The network of large bases that Washington built after the 1991 Gulf War is now vulnerable to Iranian drones and ballistic missiles, offering Tehran targets and leverage rather than deterring it from taking military action.

— Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026
Inflation risks mount India is among the countries most vulnerable to the supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of vulnerable

Adjective

Although generally hardy, the plant is susceptible to certain diseases, including anthracnose and bacterial soft rot, as well as pests such as spider mites, caterpillars, and whiteflies.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
But neither the agency nor industry players have banned bets that could be susceptible to manipulation or raised the minimum age to bet on prediction markets to 21, the source said, up from the current minimum of 18.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of susceptible

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The moment when the couple’s infant child is taken from them by the authorities is devastating, each of them capturing a sense of helpless isolation from themselves, their community and each other.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
But the funding cuts mean more and more families like Zarmina's are left helpless.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

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