ex ‧ posed AC /ɪkˈspəʊzd $ -ˈspoʊzd/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: verb : ↑ expose ; adjective : ↑ exposed ]
1 . not protected from the weather OPP sheltered :
an exposed coastline
the side of the garden most exposed to wind
2 . not covered:
All exposed skin should be covered with protective cream.
3 . not protected from attack SYN vulnerable :
The old fort was very exposed.
These developments leave the British government in an exposed position.