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Meaning of unprotectedness
The state of being unprotected or exposed to risk or harm
Etymology of unprotectedness
The word "unprotectedness" is derived from the prefix "un-", meaning "not" or "opposite of", and the word "protectedness", which is itself derived from the verb "protect", meaning "to keep safe from harm or injury"
The word has its roots in the Latin words "pro" meaning "before" or "in front of" and "tegere" meaning "to cover", and has been in use since the 17th century to describe a state of being without protection or defense
Synonyms
vulnerability
exposure
susceptibility
openness
weakness
fragility
delicacy
tenderness
sensitiveness
impressionability
receptivity
accessibility
liability
proneness
defenselessness
powerlessness
helplessness
hopelessness
insecurity
instability
uncertainty
precariousness
riskiness
hazard
danger
peril
threat
menace
Definitions
- The state of being unprotected or exposed to risk or harm
- * A lack of protection or defense against something unpleasant or harmful
Usage Examples
- The unprotectedness of the village made it an easy target for the invading army
- * The company's unprotectedness to market fluctuations led to significant financial losses
- * The hikers felt a sense of unprotectedness as they climbed higher into the mountains without proper gear
Antonyms
protection
security
safety
defense
guard
shield
shelter
refuge
asylum
sanctuary
fortification
stronghold
immunity
invincibility
invulnerability
resistance
resilience
hardness
toughness
robustness
stability