
Unprotected
Vulnerability Emphasized
Use 'unprotected' to convey exposed weakness, suggesting the need for defense.

Tourists should avoid walking in unprotected areas of the city at night.
Physical Protection
'Unprotected' often means lack of physical barriers, like walls or fences.

The farm remained unprotected against the raging storm.
Consequence of Risk
When something is unprotected, it implies possible negative consequences.

The artifact was left unprotected and eventually stolen.
Compare with
DefenceExposeOpenUnguardedUnpreparedVulnerable
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