Unfortified

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfɔrtɪˌfaɪd/

Definitions of unfortified

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'unfortified' describes something that is not fortified or strengthened.

Example Sentences

A1 The unfortified castle was easily overtaken by the enemy.

A2 She preferred unfortified juice over the sugary kind.

B1 The unfortified wall provided little protection against the storm.

B2 The unfortified building was vulnerable to earthquakes.

C1 The unfortified network was susceptible to cyber attacks.

C2 The unfortified encryption left the data exposed to hackers.

Examples of unfortified in a Sentence

formal The unfortified city was vulnerable to attack.

informal The house was unfortified, making it an easy target for burglars.

slang I can't believe they left their car unfortified in that neighborhood.

figurative Her unfortified resolve crumbled under the pressure.

Grammatical Forms of unfortified

• past tense: unfortified
• plural: unfortifieds
• comparative: more unfortified
• superlative: most unfortified
• present tense: unfortifies
• future tense: will unfortify
• perfect tense: have unfortified
• continuous tense: is unfortifying
• singular: unfortified
• positive degree: unfortified
• infinitive: to unfortify
• gerund: unfortifying
• participle: unfortified

Origin and Evolution of unfortified

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'unfortified' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'unfortefied'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that lacks fortifications or defenses, 'unfortified' has evolved to also mean lacking in strength or protection in a broader sense.