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/ɪkˈspoʊzd/ · adjective
(usually followed by to) Open (especially to something), unconcealed and/or unprotected (and therefore vulnerable, susceptible)..
exposed to light; exposed to water; exposed to abuse; exposed to danger
an exposed path (trail, etc) up the mountain (one with a drop-off on one or both sides)
The monastery perched on an exposed cliff.
The soldiers needed to find cover fast. Their current position was very exposed.
The bike chain is open and exposed to tough environmental conditions such as temperature changes, humidity, rain, dirt and road salt.
exposed beam
exposed brick
The film was not exposed to sufficient light.
Use exposed when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Exposed means (usually followed by to) Open (especially to something), unconcealed and/or unprotected (and therefore vulnerable, susceptible)..
Common synonyms include open, uncovered, unclothed, unprotected.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
exposed to light; exposed to water; exposed to abuse; exposed to danger
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