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exposed

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of exposed

endangered, liable, open, sensitive, subject (to), susceptible, vulnerable
Words Related to exposed

likely, prone

uncovered, undefended, unguarded, unprotected, unscreened, unsecured
Phrases Synonymous with exposed

at risk, in deep water, in jeopardy
Near Antonyms of exposed

covered, guarded, protected, safeguarded, screened, secured, sheltered, shielded, warded
Antonyms of exposed

insusceptible, invulnerable, unexposed, unsusceptible
2 lacking a usual or natural covering
  • The exposed electrical wires were a safety hazard.
Synonyms of exposed

bald, bare, denuded, naked, open, peeled, stripped, uncovered
Words Related to exposed

displayed, revealed

hairless, shaven

disrobed, unclad, unclothed, undressed

furless, skinned

divested

unprotected
Near Antonyms of exposed

mantled

overgrown, overrun, overspread

bearded, hairy
Antonyms of exposed

covered
3 lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack
  • The soldiers were exposed in the open field.
Synonyms of exposed

defenseless, helpless, susceptible, undefended, unguarded, unprotected, unresistant, vulnerable
Words Related to exposed

indefensible, untenable

uncovered, unsafe

overcome, preyed (on or upon)

disarmed, passive, resistless, unarmed

feeble, frail, weak

abandoned, high and dry, marooned
Phrases Synonymous with exposed

in the lurch
Near Antonyms of exposed

defensible

covered, fortified, safe, screened, secure, sheltered

armed, armored

immune, impenetrable, impregnable, invincible, strong, unassailable, unbeatable, unconquerable

almighty, omnipotent
Antonyms of exposed

guarded, invulnerable, protected, resistant, shielded

Synonym Discussion of exposed

liable, open, exposed, subject, prone, susceptible, sensitive mean being by nature or through circumstances likely to experience something adverse. liable implies a possibility or probability of incurring something because of position, nature, or particular situation.
    • liable to get lost
open stresses a lack of barriers preventing incurrence.
    • a claim open to question
exposed suggests lack of protection or powers of resistance against something actually present or threatening.
    • exposed to infection
subject implies an openness for any reason to something that must be suffered or undergone.
    • all reports are subject to review
prone stresses natural tendency or propensity to incur something.
    • prone to delay
susceptible implies conditions existing in one's nature or individual constitution that make incurrence probable.
    • very susceptible to flattery
sensitive implies a readiness to respond to or be influenced by forces or stimuli.
    • unduly sensitive to criticism

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