This is the 3015th most frequent Dutch word.
blootgesteld
Exposed.
Here, 'blootgesteld' means being exposed to harmful substances physically.
Kinderen kunnen schadelijke stoffen op het speelplein blootgesteld worden.
Children can be exposed to harmful substances on the playground.
In this context, 'blootgesteld' refers to emotional exposure as vulnerability to strong feelings.
Tijdens de presentatie ben ik emotioneel blootgesteld aan gevoelens van angst.
During the presentation, I was emotionally exposed to feelings of anxiety.
Here, 'blootgesteld' indicates physical exposure to environmental conditions leading to damage.