Sheltered: meaning, definitions and examples

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sheltered

[ ˈʃɛltəd ]

^{Context #1}

feeling protected

Protected from difficulties or unpleasantness; in a safe or secure position.

Synonyms

protected, safe, secure

Examples of usage

I had a sheltered childhood, never having to worry about where my next meal would come from.
The village is sheltered from the harsh winds by the mountains.

^{Context #2}

providing protection

Protect or shield from something harmful, especially bad weather.

Synonyms

cover, protect, shield

Examples of usage

The porch sheltered us from the pouring rain.
The tree sheltered the birds from the strong winds.

Translations

Translations of the word "sheltered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abrigado

🇮🇳 सुरक्षित

🇩🇪 geschützt

🇮🇩 terlindung

🇺🇦 захищений

🇵🇱 chroniony

🇯🇵 守られた

🇫🇷 abrité

🇪🇸 protegido

🇹🇷 korunmuş

🇰🇷 보호된

🇸🇦 محمي

🇨🇿 chráněný

🇸🇰 chránený

🇨🇳 受保护的

🇸🇮 zavarovan

🇮🇸 skjólstæð

🇰🇿 қорғалған

🇬🇪 დაცული

🇦🇿 qorunan

🇲🇽 protegido

Word origin

The word 'sheltered' originated from Middle English 'sheltron' which meant a large group of armed men forming a barrier with their shields. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of protection or being shielded from harm. The concept of providing shelter has always been essential for human survival, and the word continues to embody the sense of safety and security.

See also: shelter, sheltering, unsheltered.