sheltered

Meaning 1: Protection

Protected from danger, bad weather, or other harsh conditions.

Examples

• The children grew up in a very sheltered environment, with few challenges.
• The old house was sheltered by large trees.

Meaning 2: Social

Having had little experience of the unpleasant or difficult aspects of life.

Examples

• He came from a privileged and sheltered background.
• Her sheltered upbringing meant she was naive about the real world.

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɛltərd/

How to Use sheltered

sheltered from (prepositional phrase)

Protected from something harmful or unpleasant. — "The garden was sheltered from the harsh winds by a high wall."

Synonyms of sheltered

Words with a similar meaning to sheltered:

• protected
• safe
• guarded
• shielded
• cocooned

Antonyms of sheltered

Words with the opposite meaning to sheltered:

• exposed
• vulnerable
• unprotected