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unsecured definition

un·secured (un′si kyo̵ord′)

adjective

  1. not made secure or firm; not kept firmly in place
  2. not secured or guaranteed, as by collateral an unsecured loan

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unsecured Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • usually: But a bad credit tenant loan is usually unsecured loans so there is normally increased risk for lenders.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • leave: They can also endanger other members of the public if they leave a substation unsecured.

Modifies a noun

  • creditor: Many small businesses will be among the unsecured creditors who will benefit.

Used with adjective complement

  • leave: To protect your goods, items will not be left unsecured.
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