adj
sheltered
SHEHL-tuhd
adj
1
Protected from bad weather or harsh conditions.
"They found a sheltered spot behind the wall to eat lunch."
2
Describing someone who was raised with so much protection from parents or guardians that they missed out on real-world experience.
"He admitted his sheltered upbringing left him unprepared for living alone."
How to Use Sheltered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishKept safe and protected — either from the weather, or (for a person) from the harder realities of life.
Common mistake
The "overprotected person" sense is usually a little critical or pitying, not a compliment.
Common pairings
a sheltered life
a sheltered upbringing
a sheltered spot
Word Forms
more sheltered comparative, most sheltered superlative
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