sheltered
/ˈʃɛltəd/ · verb
Meaning
- To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.
- To take cover.
- Protected, as from wind or weather.
- (Of a person) who grew up being overprotected by parents or other guardians; often implies a lack of social skills, worldly experience, etc.
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