unsecured

adjective

ˌən-si-ˈkyu̇rd How to pronounce unsecured (audio)
Definition of unsecurednext
as in loosened
not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched an unsecured luggage rack on top of the car that was a hazard to other vehicles on the road

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Recent Examples of unsecured Those in support of rezoning expressed concerns about the dust, air quality and Crown’s track record of not taking care of the neighborhood, which has included leaving vacant homes unsecured and messy. — Jena Brooker, ProPublica, 29 Oct. 2026 For consumers with between $5,000 and $7,500 in unsecured debt, however, the threshold can decide whether a settlement program is an option at all. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 Accredited Debt Relief Accredited Debt Relief is a national debt relief provider that serves California residents and offers debt settlement services for eligible unsecured debts. — Lucy Jones, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026 In many cases, unsecured commercial debt, including MCAs, can be significantly reduced or restructured through this process. — Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsecured
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsecured
  1. loosened
  2. loose
  3. insecure
  4. slack
  5. detached
Adjective
  • Use a non-abrasive scrubbing sponge or a microfiber cloth to remove all the loosened debris.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The loosened restrictions will not empower Washington to pursue investment and economic cooperation with al Sharaa’s government, which could transform the impoverished country.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of loosened
Adjective
  • Macron is expected to engage in bilateral discussions and join the summit meeting of the loose confederation of 90 member states and governments comprising 53 full members, five associate members and 32 observers -- all French-speaking places.
    — GRANT PECK, Arkansas Online, 15 Nov. 2026
  • People are urged to secure loose objects, including large or inflatable holiday decorations that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2026
Definition of loose
Adjective
  • Security controls, compliance requirements and multi-cloud environments introduce legitimate meta-work; an organization with none of it would be insecure or ruinously expensive.
    — Tal Dagan, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers already know how insecure devices like TV boxes can be.
    — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of insecure
Adjective
  • Having replaced McGinn, Sancho was still settling into the game’s pace, but was markedly slack in possession.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The worst transition is from a frictionless sprint into slack time or shallow administrative work.
    — Yaniv Golan, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Definition of slack
Adjective
  • Safety regulators said that an exterior panel on the vehicle could become detached while driving, creating a hazardous environment for other vehicles.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Many clutched their pearls at the teen’s indifference, but the clip went viral as younger audiences embraced his detached demeanor.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of detached

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“Unsecured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsecured. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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