Unprotected

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnprəˈtɛktɪd/

Definitions of unprotected

adjective describing something that is not protected or defended

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy ran around the house, leaving its unprotected paws covered in dirt.

A2 She forgot to wear sunscreen at the beach, leaving her skin unprotected from the sun's harmful rays.

B1 The hikers ventured into the forest without any bear spray, leaving themselves unprotected from potential wildlife encounters.

B2 The computer system was left unprotected from cyber attacks, leading to a data breach.

C1 The diplomat's unguarded comments left the sensitive negotiations unprotected from potential leaks.

C2 The confidential files were left unprotected on the server, making them vulnerable to hacking.

Examples of unprotected in a Sentence

formal It is important to always wear sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays when spending time outdoors unprotected.

informal Don't forget to put on sunscreen if you're going to be out in the sun for a while without any protection.

slang You'll get burned real bad if you stay out in the sun unprotected for too long.

figurative Leaving your personal information unprotected online is like leaving your front door wide open for hackers to enter.

Grammatical Forms of unprotected

past tense

unprotected

plural

unprotecteds

comparative

more unprotected

superlative

most unprotected

present tense

unprotects

future tense

will unprotected

perfect tense

has unprotected

continuous tense

is unprotected

singular

unprotected

positive degree

unprotected

infinitive

to unprotected

gerund

unprotecting

participle

unprotected

Origin and Evolution of unprotected

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'unprotected' originated from the Latin word 'protectus' which means to cover or shield. The prefix 'un-' was added to indicate the absence of protection.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unprotected' has retained its original meaning of lacking protection or defense, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe anything that is vulnerable or exposed.