exposed
Translation
exposed, uncovered, vulnerable
Examples
The house is in an exposed position on the hill.
The house is in an exposed position on the hill.
They felt exposed and vulnerable without any allies.
They felt exposed and vulnerable without any allies.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) exposed to be in a state of being unprotected The house is in an exposed position on the hill.
((feel)) exposed to feel vulnerable or unprotected They felt exposed and vulnerable without any allies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unprotected, vulnerable, uncovered; Antonyms: protected, sheltered
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'expose', from Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'ponere' (to place).
Memory Tips
Imagine being 'placed out' in the open, with no protection from the wind or from being seen.