uncosseted

/ʌnˈkɒsɪtɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

protected or shielded from harm or injury

“The child was uncosseted in the rough neighborhood, but her parents kept her safe at home.”

2. verb

to remove or take away the protection or covering from something

“The rough winds uncosseted the ship, causing it to take on water.”

Synonyms

  • protected
  • shielded

Antonyms

  • exposed
  • vulnerable