Meaning & use
exposed
Not covered or protected, and therefore visible or vulnerable to something harmful.
See it in a sentence
The hikers felt exposed on the ridge as the storm clouds rolled in quickly.
Wires left exposed behind the wall posed a serious fire hazard for the building.
A note on using this word
Exposed can describe physical vulnerability to weather or danger, or figuratively, a lack of emotional or financial protection.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
coveredsheltered
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