unfortified
adjective
un·for·ti·fied
ˌən-ˈfȯr-tə-ˌfīd 
: not strengthened or enriched : not fortified
… a heart unfortified, a mind impatient …—
William Shakespeare
William Shakespearean unfortified boundary
unfortified wine
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The Astros still harbor an infield surplus, an unsettled outfield and an unfortified catching situation.
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Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
11 Feb. 2026
The 250-bottle wine list is exclusively Spanish, with a big focus on sherry and vino de Pasto, unfortified wines from the Jerez region famous for the former.
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Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
These homes are mostly simple and unfortified structures that offer little protection from falling debris.
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Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
Imagine pirates, centuries ago, trolling along the coast looking for church spires marking unfortified villages.
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Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2023
In recent school mass shootings, unlocked or unfortified doors have been a recurring problem.
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Kandis Mascall,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2023
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Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
11 Feb. 2026
The 250-bottle wine list is exclusively Spanish, with a big focus on sherry and vino de Pasto, unfortified wines from the Jerez region famous for the former.
—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
These homes are mostly simple and unfortified structures that offer little protection from falling debris.
—
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
Imagine pirates, centuries ago, trolling along the coast looking for church spires marking unfortified villages.
—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2023
In recent school mass shootings, unlocked or unfortified doors have been a recurring problem.
—
Kandis Mascall,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2023
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“Unfortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfortified. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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