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uncracked

uncracked

6.8
Not opened or solved despite attempts to break its protection
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈkrækt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sin romper
  • The software remains uncracked, making it highly sought after by hackers trying to bypass its security.

Examples

  • After hours of work, the password was still uncracked and the files were inaccessible.

  • The safe remained uncracked after the heist.

  • The vault remained uncracked despite the efforts of several expert thieves.

  • The mystery of the ancient script is uncracked to this day.

  • This software is still uncracked by hackers.

  • Despite attempts from numerous programmers, the code remained uncracked for years, proving its resilience against hacking.

  • Many online games offer uncracked versions to attract players, ensuring no cheats or exploits are available.

Synonyms

uncompromised
vsuncracked
1 5.9

Safe and not broken or affected

focuses on being unopened or unsolved by forced entry or code bypass
unbreached
vsuncracked
1 7.4

Not broken or entered and still whole and safe

is specifically about not opened or solved by breaking security

How Secure

impenetrable
19 7.3
secure
318 3.2
uncracked
  • Specialized
6.8
vulnerable
581 4.0

Surface Forms

uncracked positive

Morphology

uncracked = cracked (semi-transparent) = un + crack + ed

Negation of 'cracked' in the specialised sense 'opened/solved' (e.g., a code) is a metaphorical or domain-specific extension and may not be immediately obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Uncracked comes from un- meaning 'not' and crack which also means 'to break into' or 'to solve', as in 'crack a safe' or 'crack a code'. So uncracked means 'not opened or solved', like a safe, password, or secret that no one has yet broken.