exposed

ex·posed

adjective \ik-ˈspōzd\

Definition of EXPOSED

1

: open to view

2

: not shielded or protected; also : not insulated <an exposed electric wire>

Examples of EXPOSED

1. <without our immune systems we'd be exposed to all sorts of deadly infections>
2. <the exposed electrical wires were a safety hazard>

First Known Use of EXPOSED

circa 1623

Related to EXPOSED

Synonyms

endangered, liable, open, sensitive, subject (to), susceptible, vulnerable

Antonyms

insusceptible, invulnerable, unexposed, unsusceptible

Related Words

likely, prone; uncovered, undefended, unguarded, unprotected, unscreened, unsecured

Near Antonyms

covered, guarded, protected, safeguarded, screened, secured, sheltered, shielded, warded

See Synonym Discussion at liable

Rhymes with EXPOSED

bluenosed, composed, hard-nosed, opposed, pug-nosed, sharp-nosed, snub-nosed, stenosed, supposed, unclosed