unpadlocked
Freed from hasp
Unpadlocked means not secured with a padlock, or having had a padlock removed.
A gate left unpadlocked invites entry.
The word works as both adjective and verb: The shed stood unpadlocked or Someone had unpadlocked the storage unit overnight.
Not fastened shut
- unlatchedFreed from catch
- unboltedLock mechanism disengaged
- unsealedNot closed off
- unfastenedNot held closed
unbarred · unclosed · ajar · unhinged · undone · unsecured · unclamped · unhooked
Mechanism requiring a key
- haspHinged metal fastener
- chainLinked segments forming length
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
- latchDoor-securing catch
combination · key · break-in · burglary · theft · intrusion · trespass · breach
Out in open
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- unsecuredNot backed by collateral
- defenselessWithout means to resist
- breachableCapable of being penetrated
insecure · unguarded · undefended · unsafe · susceptible · assailable · compromised · penetrable
Released from confinement
- releasedSet free from confinement
- unchainedFreed from restraints
- unshackledReleased from restraints
- liberatedReleased from confinement
emancipated · unfettered · unbounded · unrestricted · unconfined · untethered · unrestrained · uncaged
unlocked
Not fastened shut
unfastened · unbarred · unclosed · ajar · unhinged · undone · unsecured · unclamped · unhooked · released
lock
Mechanism requiring a key
latch · combination · key · break-in · burglary · theft · intrusion · trespass · breach · safeguard
exposed
Out in open
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- unsecuredNot backed by collateral
- defenselessWithout means to resist
breachable · insecure · unguarded · undefended · unsafe · susceptible · assailable · compromised · penetrable · targetable
freed
Released from confinement
- releasedSet free from confinement
- unchainedFreed from restraints
- unshackledReleased from restraints
liberated · emancipated · unfettered · unbounded · unrestricted · unconfined · untethered · unrestrained · uncaged · escape