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unprotected

Syllabification: (un·pro·tect·ed)
Pronunciation: /ˌənprəˈtektid/

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Definition of unprotected

adjective

  • not protected or kept safe from harm or injury:a high, unprotected plateau health care workers remained unprotected against hepatitis B infection
  • (of a dangerous machine or mechanism) not fitted with safety guards.
  • (of sex) engaged in without a condom.
  • Computing (of data or a memory location) able to be accessed or used without restriction.

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