exposed

exposed

adjective

Definition of EXPOSED

1

being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm <without our immune systems we'd be exposed to all sorts of deadly infections>

Synonyms endangered, exposed, open, sensitive, subject (to), susceptible, vulnerable

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

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

Antonyms insusceptible, invulnerable, unexposed, unsusceptible

2

lacking a usual or natural covering <the exposed electrical wires were a safety hazard>

Synonyms bald, bare, denuded, exposed, open, peeled, stripped, uncovered

Related Words displayed, revealed; hairless, shaven; disrobed, unclad, unclothed, undressed; furless, skinned; divested; unprotected

Near Antonyms mantled; overgrown, overrun, overspread; bearded, hairy

Antonyms covered

3

lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack <the soldiers were so exposed in the open field that they were the proverbial sitting ducks>

Synonyms defenseless, exposed, susceptible, undefended, unguarded, unprotected, unresistant, vulnerable

Related Words indefensible, untenable; uncovered, unsafe; overcome, preyed (on or upon); disarmed, passive, resistless, unarmed; feeble, frail, weak; abandoned, high and dry, marooned

Near Antonyms defensible; covered, fortified, safe, screened, secure, sheltered; armed, armored; immune, impenetrable, impregnable, invincible, strong, unassailable, unbeatable, unconquerable; almighty, omnipotent

Antonyms guarded, invulnerable, protected, resistant, shielded