Synonyms for

Exposed

Verb / ɪˈkspəʊzd / Another word for exposed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to uncover or reveal something that was hidden or secret

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

uncovered revealed disclosed manifest

Informal

out open bare on display

Literary

unveiled laid bare uncloaked

Antonyms

covered hidden concealed protected shielded secret obscured

Common collocations

  • exposed to danger
  • exposed to risk
  • exposed to the elements
  • exposed to sunlight
  • exposed to criticism
  • exposed to the public
  • exposed nerve
  • exposed wiring

Word family

noun exposure
verb expose
adjective exposed
adverb exposedly

Usage note

Can refer to physical vulnerability or to making something known. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The sun exposed the flowers to the light.
  2. The thief was exposed by the security camera.
  3. The journalist exposed the corruption in the government.
  4. The teacher exposed the students to new ideas.
  5. The storm exposed the roots of the tree.

Quotes

  • I have exposed myself to art so that my work has something beyond just being a pot. - Beatrice Wood
  • The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend. - Abraham Lincoln
  • The artist's job is to be a witness to his time in history. - Robert Rauschenberg

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