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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Examples of unsecured in a Sentence

an unsecured luggage rack on top of the car that was a hazard to other vehicles on the road
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Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 The body lay unsecured for more than 10 hours while burglars twice picked through the dead man’s room. — Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 Weckesser was released on unsecured bail, which was set at $5,000, according to the outlet. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 In many situations, unsecured creditors such as credit card companies must absorb the remaining loss. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsecured

Word History

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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