exposed

[ik-spohzd]

adjective

1. left or being without shelter or protection.

   The house stood on a windy, exposed cliff.

2. laid open to view; unconcealed.

   an exposed king of spades.

3. susceptible to attack; vulnerable.

exposed

/ ɪkˈspəʊzd, ɪkˈspəʊzɪdnɪs /

adjective

1. not concealed; displayed for viewing

2. without shelter from the elements

3. susceptible to attack or criticism; vulnerable

4. mountaineering (of a climb, pitch, or move) performed on a high, sheer, and unsheltered rock face

Other Word Forms

• exposedness noun
• half-exposed adjective
• quasi-exposed adjective
• self-exposed adjective
• semiexposed adjective
• unexposed adjective
• well-exposed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exposed¹

First recorded in 1620–30; expose + -ed ²

Example Sentences

It is these areas of the country, most exposed to these winds, which have seen the largest amounts of rain.

From BBC

But senior Welsh Conservative criticised her absence, saying the "no show" exposed political turmoil in Welsh Labour and a "weakness" for not representing the nation at a major state event.

From BBC

On Tuesday, Mr Zodi questioned why civilians were still being exposed to such insecurity, and urged the government to prioritise the safety and dignity of citizens.

From BBC

For him, the inquests had exposed two particular injustices which remained unresolved.

From BBC

If it said rain at 2 p.m., they’d cheerfully head up an exposed pass at 11:30 a.m. even though there were “very angry-looking clouds” all around them.

From Los Angeles Times

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