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 who borrow heavily on plastic are more likely to have other unsecured debt, such as a personal loan or buy now, pay later payments, studies show. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 The advisory also noted that gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026 For gun owners who worry about accessing their gun in the event of a home intrusion, experts cautioned that an unsecured gun is a constant risk. — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026 When the new borrowing is secured against your home, missing payments can have more serious consequences than falling behind on unsecured credit card debt. — Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 9 Sep. 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
  • Instead, overtones accumulate and churn and a loose banner of guitar is draped across the song.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • As Clark and Phoenix players scrambled for the loose ball, Thomas dove toward the floor.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of loose
Adjective
  • But Kye is insecure about the scars on his chest and on his head, so the girl agrees to blindfold herself with a silk scarf before meeting him.
    — S. C. Cornell, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026
  • High performers shouldn’t have to navigate insecure managers as a normal career obstacle.
    — Jonathan H. Westover, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 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
  • On a map, Newfoundland is a vast, asymmetrical island, cloven by bays and inlets, semi-detached to appendages of land deformed by ancient glaciers scraping over it, leaving glacial striations, grooves and gouges on its granite face.
    — Paul Theroux, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • As the suffragettes smile and party all around her, Lizzie looks distant and detached.
    — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of detached

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“Unsecured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsecured. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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