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UNSECURED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does unsecured mean? 

UNSECURED (adjective)
  The adjective UNSECURED has 2 senses:

1. not firmly fastened or securedplay

2. without financial securityplay

  Familiarity information: UNSECURED used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


UNSECURED (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Not firmly fastened or secured

Synonyms:

unbarred; unbolted; unlatched; unlocked; unsecured

Context example:

an unlocked room

Similar:

unfastened (not closed or secured)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Without financial security

Synonyms:

unguaranteed; unsecured

Context example:

an unsecured note

Similar:

insecure; unsafe (lacking in security or safety)


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