Shielded Meaning in English

word · lemma: shield

US

ˈʃiɫdɪd

SHEEL-did

UK

ʃˈiːldɪd

SHEEL-did

Definition

To be protected from harm, danger, or unpleasant things, often by a physical barrier or cover. Can also mean hidden from view or influence.

Usage & Nuances

Usually passive or past participle ('was shielded from...'). Often describes physical protection ('shielded by a wall') but can also be metaphorical ('emotionally shielded'). Common in technical or scientific contexts (radiation shielded).

• Spanish: protegido - blindado
• Portuguese (BR): protegido - blindado
• Portuguese (PT): protegido - blindado
• Chinese (Simplified): 受保护的 - 遮蔽的
• Chinese (Traditional): 受保護的 - 遮蔽的
• Hindi: सुरक्षित - ढँका हुआ
• Arabic: محمي - مُحصّن
• Bengali: রক্ষা করা - ঢাকা
• Russian: защищённый - экранированный
• Japanese: 守られた - 保護された
• Vietnamese: được che chắn - được bảo vệ
• Korean: 보호된 - 가려진
• Turkish: korunmuş - korunaklı
• Urdu: محفوظ کیا گیا - ڈھکا ہوا
• Indonesian: terlindungi - terlindung

Example Sentences

The baby was shielded from the sun by a large umbrella.

basic

The cables are shielded to prevent interference.

basic

She felt shielded from the noise in her quiet room.

basic

He kept his private life shielded from the media.

natural

The soldiers were shielded by armor during the battle.

natural

My phone is shielded against water damage now.

natural