adjective
not protected from harm, danger, or attack
The hikers were unprotected from the cold wind.
Common phrases & grammar
unprotected children · leave someone unprotected
American English
How to pronounce unprotected
adjectiveB2
uhnpruhTEHKtihd
/ˌən.pɹəˈtʰɛk.tɪd̚/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
not protected from harm, danger, or attack
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
adjective
not covered by a protective layer or cover
Unprotected metal can rust quickly.
Common phrases & grammar
unprotected skin · unprotected surface
adjective
involving sex without a condom or other protection
They worried about the risks of unprotected sex.
Common phrases & grammar
unprotected sex