unsecured
Americanadjective
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not secured, especially not insured against loss, as by a bond or pledge.
an unsecured loan.
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not made secure, as a door or lock of hair; unfastened.
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not protected against tapping or interception, as a telephone line or radio communication.
adjective
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finance
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(of a loan, etc) secured only against general assets and not against a specific asset
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(of a creditor) having no security against a specific asset and with a claim inferior to those of secure creditors
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not made secure; loose
Etymology
Origin of unsecured
First recorded in 1770–80; un- 1 + secure ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The terms of the restructuring agreement provide for vendors, suppliers and third-party general unsecured creditors of the filing entities to be paid in full for all goods and services.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
He had travelled to Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, and March in Cambridgeshire, and as he drove through Willingham the crane's unsecured grabber moved and was hanging over the side of his trailer.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
This encryption ensures user data remains secure, even on public or unsecured networks.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
“Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects,” the advisory said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
They sat on tables, unsecured, like objects in someone’s living room.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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