unsecured

Meaning

Not fastened, locked, or protected against risk or loss.

Examples

• The unsecured ladder slipped away from the wall as soon as he stepped onto the bottom rung.
• Bank officials warned that unsecured loans carry higher interest rates because they are not backed by collateral.

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnsɪˈkjʊərd/

Synonyms of unsecured

Words with a similar meaning to unsecured:

• loose
• unlocked
• exposed
• unprotected

Antonyms of unsecured

Words with the opposite meaning to unsecured:

• secured