unsecured

adjective

un·​se·​cured ˌən-si-ˈkyu̇rd How to pronounce unsecured (audio)
-ˈkyərd
Synonyms of unsecurednext
: not protected or free from danger or risk of loss : not secured
unsecured cargo
unsecured funds
an unsecured loan

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an unsecured luggage rack on top of the car that was a hazard to other vehicles on the road
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The equipment typically serves as collateral for the loan, which can make this type of financing easier to qualify for than some unsecured loans. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 Credit cards are unsecured, meaning your balances aren't backed by collateral. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Attackers exploited unsecured Amazon Web Services credentials used by a third-party vendor to collect precise GPS locations and personal details, potentially allowing someone to reconstruct a driver's movements. — Mike McRae 20, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026 In each situation, a parent purchased a gun for their teenage son as a Christmas gift and left the firearm unsecured. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsecured

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First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unsecured was in 1780

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unsecured

adjective
un·​se·​cured
ˌən-si-ˈkyu̇rd
: not secured: as
a
: not guaranteed or protected as to payment, performance, or satisfaction by a security interest or by property given or pledged as security
unsecured debt
an unsecured claim
b
: characterized by a lack of security or of a security interest
unsecured status
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