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sheltered

/ˈʃeltəd/adjective

उच्चारण शेल्टड

(हवा, बारिश से) सुरक्षित, आश्रित

Core word

adjective
  1. 1

    (of a place) protected from bad weather

    (हवा, बारिश से) सुरक्षित, आश्रित

    • a sheltered bay
    • We found a sheltered spot for our picnic.

    Synonyms protected shielded covered screened

    Opposite exposed open windswept

  2. 2

    protected from the difficult or unpleasant things in life

    (दुनिया की कठिनाइयों से) बचाकर रखा गया

    • She had a sheltered childhood.
    • Some young people from sheltered homes struggle with the reality of city life.

    Synonyms protected cloistered secluded sequestered

    Opposite tough hard

  3. 3

    [only before noun] British

    (of buildings) for old or disabled people who need help, with staff nearby

    (बुज़ुर्गों या दिव्यांगों के लिए) देखरेख वाला आवास

    • sheltered housing for the elderly
    • My grandfather lives in sheltered housing, where a warden checks on him daily.
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shelter noun