Synonyms for

Sheltered

Verb / ˈʃeltɜ:d / Another word for sheltered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

protected from danger or bad weather

Synonyms & similar words

shelter protected shielded guarded secured defended fortified covered hidden screened veiled concealed shrouded cocooned insulated secluded isolated remote inaccessible private confidential

Synonyms by register

Formal

protected safeguarded secured guarded

Informal

safe out of the way tucked away

Literary

ensconced cocooned under cover

Antonyms

exposed vulnerable unprotected open unshielded defenseless

Common collocations

  • sheltered life
  • sheltered environment
  • sheltered workshop
  • sheltered accommodation
  • sheltered from the storm
  • sheltered cove
  • sheltered corner

Word family

noun shelter
verb shelter
adjective sheltered
adverb shelteringly

Usage note

Often used to describe a place or person that is protected from harsh conditions or danger. Can sometimes imply being overly protected or naive.

Example sentences

  1. The baby birds were sheltered in their nest by their mother bird.
  2. The hikers found a sheltered cave to take shelter from the rain.
  3. The garden was sheltered from the wind by a tall fence.
  4. The puppies were kept sheltered from the cold in a warm room.
  5. The soldiers were sheltered in a bunker during the attack.

Quotes

  • A book is a sheltered world where life's cruelty is held at bay.
  • Love is a sheltered spot where affection blooms.
  • The human mind is a sheltered garden where ideas grow.

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