Unsheltered

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈʃɛltərd/

Definitions of unsheltered

adjective describing a person or place that is not protected or covered from the elements

Example Sentences

A1 The homeless man slept unsheltered on the park bench.

A2 During the storm, many families were left unsheltered.

B1 The refugees were unsheltered for weeks before finding temporary housing.

B2 The explorers faced the harsh elements unsheltered in the wilderness.

C1 The unsheltered population in the city continues to grow despite efforts to provide housing.

C2 The unsheltered individuals in the community are in need of support and resources to find stable housing.

adverb used to modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate time, manner, degree, or cause

Example Sentences

A1 The cat slept unsheltered under the tree.

A2 The homeless man sat unsheltered on the bench.

B1 During the storm, the animals were left unsheltered in the fields.

B2 The refugees were unsheltered and exposed to the harsh weather.

C1 The protestors stood unsheltered in front of the government building, demanding change.

C2 The expedition team was unsheltered on the mountain, facing extreme conditions.

Examples of unsheltered in a Sentence

formal The unsheltered population in the city has been increasing steadily over the past few years.

informal It's heartbreaking to see so many unsheltered individuals living on the streets.

slang Those unsheltered folks really need our help to get back on their feet.

figurative Her emotions were left unsheltered, exposed for all to see.

Grammatical Forms of unsheltered

past tense

unsheltered

plural

unsheltered

comparative

more unsheltered

superlative

most unsheltered

present tense

unshelter

future tense

will unshelter

perfect tense

have unsheltered

continuous tense

is unsheltering

singular

unsheltered

positive degree

unsheltered

infinitive

to unshelter

gerund

unsheltering

participle

unsheltered

Origin and Evolution of unsheltered

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'unsheltered' originated from Old English, derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'shelter' meaning 'protection or cover'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unsheltered' has retained its original meaning of not being protected or covered, but its usage has expanded to describe not only physical exposure to the elements but also emotional vulnerability or lack of support.