un ‧ pro ‧ tect ‧ ed /ˌʌnprəˈtektəd◂, ˌʌnprəˈtektɪd◂/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ protection , ↑ protector , ↑ protectionism , ↑ protectionist , ↑ protectiveness , ↑ protectorate ; adjective : ↑ protected ≠ ↑ unprotected , ↑ protective , ↑ protectionist ; verb : ↑ protect ; adverb : ↑ protectively ]
1 . not protected against possible harm or damage:
Thieves often target unprotected vehicles.
Part-time workers are unprotected by this law.
2 . unprotected machines are not covered and could injure someone:
Machinery was often unprotected and accidents were frequent.
3 . unprotected sex sex without using a ↑ condom