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.
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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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As a precaution, the astronauts sheltered inside the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft while the repair procedure was being evaluated.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
It found that 52% were “rough sleepers,” 38% sheltered in vehicles and only 9% had tents.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Manufacturing giant China has been comparatively sheltered from fuel shortages thanks to oil reserves and renewable energy, but local factories are picking up a ballooning raw materials bill.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
It was clear immediately that they’d found their shark-free Shangri-La: No predators, lots of food and no annoying ocean waves splashing the sheltered docks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
I blink and look away from the house, down at my hands, my jeans, my book bag on the floor—anything to not look so sheltered.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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