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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For example, a debt management plan through a credit counseling agency could make certain unsecured debts easier to repay by reducing your interest rates and fees while combining multiple balances into one payment. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 This unsecured starter card is great for students and those new to credit. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026 Aside from lightning ground strikes, winds were strong enough to knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects, weather service forecasters said. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 He was arrested Wednesday, charged with misdemeanor accessing computers, and released on an unsecured bond. — Julia Coin updated July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 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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