unprotected
adjectiveUK /ˌʌn.prəˈtek.tɪd/
US /ˌʌn.prəˈtek.tɪd/
Not kept safe from harm.
The baby's skin was unprotected from the hot sun.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Not covered or shielded by something.
The unprotected wires could cause a shock.
3. Not guarded or defended.
The unprotected castle was easy to attack.
4. Done without a condom or other barrier.
Doctors teach people about the risks of unprotected sex.
5. Not legally or officially safeguarded.
The unprotected invention was copied by others.