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unprotected

/ˌʌn.prəˈtek.tɪd/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/ˌʌn.prəˈtek.tɪd/

Describes something that is not guarded, shielded, or secured against harm, danger, or unauthorized access.

ruОписывает то, что не охраняется, не защищено или не обеспечено безопасностью от вреда, опасности или несанкционированного доступа.esDescribe algo que no está protegido, resguardado o asegurado contra daño, peligro o acceso no autorizado.frQualifie ce qui n'est pas protégé, défendu ou mis à l'abri d'un danger, d'un préjudice ou d'un accès non autorisé.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht geschützt, nicht bewacht oder nicht gegen Schaden, Gefahr oder unbefugten Zugriff abgesichert ist.ptDescreve algo que não é protegido, defendido ou resguardado contra danos, perigos ou acesso não autorizado.zh指没有受到保护、防护或安全保障,容易受到伤害、危险或未经授权的访问。arيصف شيئًا لا تتم حمايته أو لا يتم تأمينه من الأذى أو الخطر أو الوصول غير المصرح به. ويشمل ما هو مكشوف أو ضعيف أو بلا حماية.

  1. Not guarded or defended B1 formal

    Not kept safe from harm, danger, or attack.

    • The castle walls left the village unprotected from invaders.
    • Children should not be left unprotected near a busy road.
    • The data was unprotected, making it vulnerable to hackers.

    ruНезащищённыйesno protegidofrnon protégé, sans défensedeUngeschütztptDesprotegidozh未受保护的arغير محمي

    Sinónimos: defenselessexposedinsecureopenundefendedunguardedunsafeunshieldedvulnerable

    Antónimos: guardedprotectedsafesecure

  2. Without safety measures B1 formal

    Not using or having safety equipment or precautions.

    • He worked with the chemicals unprotected, which was dangerous.
    • Unprotected exposure to the sun can cause skin damage.
    • The workers were unprotected without proper safety gear.

    ruНезащищённыйessin protecciónfrsans protectiondeUngeschütztptDesprotegidozh无防护的arغير محمي

    Sinónimos: defenselessexposedunguardedunsafeunsecuredunshieldedvulnerable

    Antónimos: guardedprotectedsafesecureshielded

  3. Without contraception B2 formal

    Engaging in sexual activity without using a condom or other contraceptive.

    • Unprotected sex can lead to unintended pregnancy.
    • Doctors warn about the risks of unprotected intercourse.
    • They discussed the consequences of being unprotected.

    ruНезащищённыйesSin protección (sexual)frnon protégé (sans contraception)deUngeschütztptSem proteçãozh未采取保护措施的arغير محمي

    Sinónimos: barebackraw

  • more unprotected comparative form
  • most unprotected superlative form