unprotected

British  

/ ˌʌnprəˈtɛktɪd /

adjective

1. not protected or safe from trouble, harm, etc

   an unprotected position

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Example Sentences

Many businesses require employees to use VPNs to ensure that sensitive data doesn’t travel across the internet unprotected.

From Salon

But public officials shouldn’t be left unprotected against physical danger simply for doing their jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal

She said the Committee found the OSA to be "woefully inadequate" and called it "a shocking example of how UK citizens are left unprotected whilst social media companies act with impunity".

From BBC

A second exit would have saved more lives, but it might not have been enough—especially with one exit at the top of unprotected stairs.

From The Wall Street Journal

“But what you can control is having peace of mind knowing you did something to protect your children and you didn’t leave them unprotected.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• endangered
• exposed
• helpless
• powerless
• unarmed
• unguarded
• unsafe
• vulnerable