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- Dictionaryvulnerable/ˈvʌln(ə)rəbl/
adjective
- 1. exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally: "we were in a vulnerable position" Similar Opposite
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VULNERABLE definition: 1. able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked: 2. people who can be…. Learn more.
The meaning of VULNERABLE is capable of being physically or emotionally wounded. How to use vulnerable in a sentence. The History of Vulnerable
Use the adjective vulnerable to describe something or someone open to being physically or emotionally wounded, like a newborn chick or an overly sensitive teenager.
capable of or susceptible to being attacked, damaged, or hurt: a vulnerable part of the body; vulnerable to predators; a company vulnerable to a hostile takeover. open to moral attack, criticism, temptation, etc.: That is an argument vulnerable to refutation. He is vulnerable to bribery.
able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked: I felt very vulnerable, standing there without any clothes on. It is on economic policy that the Democrats are most vulnerable. Tourists are more vulnerable to attack, because they do not know which areas of the city to avoid. Opposite. invulnerable.
vulnerable (to somebody/something) weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally. These offices are highly vulnerable to terrorist attack. Old people are particularly vulnerable to the flu.
1. capable of being physically or emotionally wounded or hurt. 2. open to temptation, persuasion, censure, etc. 3. liable or exposed to disease, disaster, etc. 4. (Military) military liable or exposed to attack. 5. (Bridge) bridge (of a side who have won one game towards rubber) subject to increased bonuses or penalties.
