poorly-secured
|poor-ly-se-cured|
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/ˈpʊrli sɪˈkjʊrd/
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/ˈpɔːli sɪˈkjʊəd/
not well protected
Etymology
The word 'poorly-secured' is a compound formed from 'poorly' (meaning 'in a poor manner') and 'secured' (meaning 'made safe or protected').
'Poorly' comes from Middle English 'porely', and 'secured' comes from Latin 'securus' via Old French 'securer'. The compound 'poorly-secured' is a modern English formation.
Initially, 'poorly-secured' simply described something not well protected, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not well protected or not adequately guarded against threats, danger, or unauthorized access.
The building was poorly-secured, making it an easy target for thieves.
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Last updated: 2025/08/02 10:06