sheltered

Definitions

Protected from danger, bad weather, or difficult conditions.

Isolated from the realities or hardships of the outside world.

Located in a place that is shielded from wind or direct exposure.

Examples

The hikers found a sheltered spot behind the large rock to escape the biting wind.

Having grown up in a very sheltered environment, she was surprised by the challenges of living in a big city.

Synonyms

protected shielded covered secluded guarded safe screened

Antonyms

exposed vulnerable unprotected open defenseless unsheltered bare