exposed

adjective

ex·​posed ik-ˈspōzd 

1

: open to view

2

: not shielded or protected

also : not insulated

an exposed electric wire

Synonyms

• endangered
• liable
• open
• sensitive
• subject (to)
• susceptible
• vulnerable

Choose the Right Synonym for exposed

liable, open, exposed, subject, prone, susceptible, sensitive mean being by nature or through circumstances likely to experience something adverse.

liable implies a possibility or probability of incurring something because of position, nature, or particular situation.

liable to get lost

open stresses a lack of barriers preventing incurrence.

a claim open to question

exposed suggests lack of protection or powers of resistance against something actually present or threatening.

exposed to infection

subject implies an openness for any reason to something that must be suffered or undergone.

all reports are subject to review

prone stresses natural tendency or propensity to incur something.

prone to delay

susceptible implies conditions existing in one's nature or individual constitution that make incurrence probable.

very susceptible to flattery

sensitive implies a readiness to respond to or be influenced by forces or stimuli.

unduly sensitive to criticism

Examples of exposed in a Sentence

without our immune systems we'd be exposed to all sorts of deadly infections

the exposed electrical wires were a safety hazard

Recent Examples on the Web

In other necklace news, earlier this year, an Oklahoma teenager opened up about being electrocuted when his cross necklace made contact with an exposed prong of a plug. —Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024

Many of the items adorning the exposed brick walls are personal items from the couple’s own collection. —Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 23 May 2024

What to Consider The top only snaps closed, so your items are more or less exposed. —Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024

The Brit singer’s Marni was a cascade of ancient beads, which left her side boob, hips, legs and — well, everything else — looking very exposed. —Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1