Exposed: meaning, definitions and examples

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exposed

[ ɪkˈspoʊzd ]

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feeling

in a situation where someone is able to discover your true character, often because you are in a situation that you cannot control

Synonyms

defenseless, unprotected, vulnerable

Examples of usage

Feeling exposed, she revealed her true feelings.
He felt exposed and vulnerable in front of the audience.

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visible

in a place or situation where you are not protected from being seen

Synonyms

open, uncovered, visible

Examples of usage

The house was completely exposed to the elements.
The sensitive information was left exposed to the public.

Translations

Translations of the word "exposed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exposto

🇮🇳 उजागर

🇩🇪 ausgesetzt

🇮🇩 terbuka

🇺🇦 викритий

🇵🇱 narażony

🇯🇵 さらされた

🇫🇷 exposé

🇪🇸 expuesto

🇹🇷 maruz kalmış

🇰🇷 노출된

🇸🇦 مكشوف

🇨🇿 vystavený

🇸🇰 vystavený

🇨🇳 暴露

🇸🇮 izpostavljen

🇮🇸 útsett

🇰🇿 ашылған

🇬🇪 გამოვლენილი

🇦🇿 məruz qalmış

🇲🇽 expuesto

Word origin

The word 'exposed' originated from the Latin word 'exponere', which means 'to set forth or reveal'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the idea of being vulnerable or unprotected. In modern usage, 'exposed' can refer to both emotional vulnerability and physical visibility.

See also: exposable, exposing, expository, exposure, exposures.