sheltered

noun

How many syllables in sheltered?

There are 2 syllables in the word sheltered.

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Divide sheltered into syllables:

shel · tered

How to pronounce sheltered:

Definition of sheltered:

sheltered (noun):: something that covers or affords protection

Synonyms for sheltered:

cloistered

covered

covert

hidden

isolated

lone

lonely

private

protected

quiet

remote

retired

screened

secluded

secret

shielded

Antonyms for sheltered:

beset by problems

bitter

bleak

callous

cruel

dark

difficult

exacting

full of problems

hard

hardened

harsh

inhospitable

problematic

punitive

rough

ruthless

severe

stark

stressful

strict

tough

troubled

unforgiving

unhospitable

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