unsecured
Americanadjective
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not secured, especially not insured against loss, as by a bond or pledge.
an unsecured loan.
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not made secure, as a door or lock of hair; unfastened.
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not protected against tapping or interception, as a telephone line or radio communication.
adjective
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finance
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(of a loan, etc) secured only against general assets and not against a specific asset
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(of a creditor) having no security against a specific asset and with a claim inferior to those of secure creditors
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not made secure; loose
Etymology
Origin of unsecured
First recorded in 1770–80; un- 1 + secure ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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However, its status as a legitimate secured creditor was questioned by the Committee of Unsecured Creditors, including U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2024
Unsecured lending has become common across the crypto industry, according to the review of filings and the interviews.
From Reuters • Sep. 21, 2022
Unsecured personal loans are another financing option and are offered by online lenders, banks and credit unions.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 8, 2022
In 2019, I was one of nine people chosen to sit on the Committee of Unsecured Creditors in Purdue’s bankruptcy.
From Washington Post • Jan. 12, 2022
Unsecured debt includes credit cards, unsecured loans, judgments against you and medical bills.
From Encyclopedia.com • Jun. 26, 2018
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