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Definition of unsheltered

unsheltered

/ʌnˈʃɛltɚd/
un · shel · tered
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unsheltered Lexical Profile

unsheltered Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not protected from bad weather, danger, or physical harm; lacking physical cover or shield.

Example

"The hikers had to cross an unsheltered ridge during the sudden afternoon thunderstorm."

2

Lacking fixed, regular, and adequate housing, and living in places not meant for human habitation rather than in emergency shelters.

Example

"Local outreach teams distribute warm blankets and meals to the city's unsheltered population during the winter months."

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• Rhymes for unsheltered

• Nearby Words

unsheathe
unshed
unshelled
unsheltered
unshielded
unshipped
unshockable

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsheltered. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsheltered
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