sheltered
Americanadjective
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protected or shielded from storms, missiles, etc., by a wall, roof, barrier, or the like.
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protected from the troubles, annoyances, sordidness, etc., encountered in competitive situations.
a sheltered life.
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(of a business or industry) enjoying noncompetitive conditions, as because of a protective tariff.
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of or relating to employment or housing, especially for persons with disabilities, in a noncompetitive, supervised environment.
adjective
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protected from wind or weather
a sheltered garden
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protected from outside influences
a sheltered upbringing
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(of buildings) specially designed to provide a safe environment for the elderly, handicapped, or disabled See also sheltered housing
sheltered workshops for the blind
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Example Sentences
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In 1944 the British Royal Air Force targeted the palace directly while the boy king sheltered in a fortified bunker.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026
By pulling these animals out of their sheltered habitats and keeping them moving in circles, streetlights may leave them vulnerable to predators while also wasting energy needed for survival.
From Science Daily • Jul. 6, 2026
Hundreds of workers at Hinkley Point C are sheltered from the heat by thick concrete, like this water inlet.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
They all scream that the teenager is probably a little too sheltered.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
It was a wonderful experience to have, but the downside was that it sheltered me from reality.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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