ikˈspōzd, ek- adjective
Etymology: from past participle of expose (I)
1. : open to view
left acres of large flat stones exposed — American Guide Series: Tennessee
specifically of a playing card : dealt or placed so that its face shows whether legally or illegally
2. : not shielded or protected : so situated as to invite or make likely an attack, injury, or other adverse development
must do something to protect her exposed northeast frontier — Geoffrey Godsell
specifically : not adequately insulated, guarded, or isolated — used of equipment
an exposed electric wire
Synonyms: see liable