# exposé vs exposed

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### exposé
*noun · IPA /ˌɛkspoʊˈzeɪ/ · frequency rank #42,126*
The act of exposing somebody or something; a shameful showing up.

### exposed
*adjective · IPA /ɪkˈspoʊzd/ · frequency rank #2,945*
Open (especially to something), unconcealed and/or unprotected (and therefore vulnerable, susceptible).

## Source
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