unsecured

• Décrit une dette ou un crédit non garanti par une garantie, ou quelque chose qui n'est pas protégé, sécurisé ou rendu sûr.

Describes a debt or loan that is not backed by collateral, or something that is not protected or made safe.

1. Not fixed or fastenedB1formal

   Not firmly attached or locked; loose or unstable.

   non fixé / non attaché

   • The unsecured ladder wobbled dangerously.
   • Make sure the cargo is not left unsecured in the truck.
   • An unsecured door can be a safety hazard.

   Synonymesinsecurelooseunattachedunfastenedunfixedunstable

   Antonymesattachedfastenedfirmfixedstabletight

2. Financial termB2formalbusiness

   Describes a loan or debt that is not backed by collateral.

   non garanti

   • He took out an unsecured personal loan to pay for the wedding.
   • Unsecured credit cards often have higher interest rates.
   • The bank offers both secured and unsecured lines of credit.

   Synonymesunbacked

3. Vulnerable or unprotectedB2formal

   Not protected against risk, theft, or attack.

   Non protégé, vulnérable

   • The unsecured Wi-Fi network was easy to hack.
   • Leaving your valuables unsecured in a public place is risky.
   • The data was stored on an unsecured server.

   Synonymesdefenselessexposedinsecureopenunprotectedunsafevulnerable

   Antonymesguardedprotectedsafesecuresheltered