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- Dictionaryvulnerability/ˌvʌln(ə)rəˈbɪlɪti/
noun
- 1. the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally: "conservation authorities have realized the vulnerability of the local population"
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VULNERABILITY definition: 1. the quality of being vulnerable (= able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked), or…. Learn more.
: capable of being physically or emotionally wounded. 2. : open to attack or damage : assailable. vulnerable to criticism. 3. : liable to increased penalties but entitled to increased bonuses after winning a game in contract bridge. vulnerability. ˌvəl-n (ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē. noun. vulnerableness. ˈvəl-n (ə-)rə-bəl-nəs. ˈvəl-nər-bəl- noun. vulnerably.
Vulnerability is the state of being open to injury, or appearing as if you are. It might be emotional, like admitting that you're in love with someone who might only like you as a friend, or it can be literal, like the vulnerability of a soccer goal that's unprotected by any defensive players.
Vulnerability definition: openness or susceptibility to attack or harm. See examples of VULNERABILITY used in a sentence.
vulnerability (of somebody/something) (to something) the fact of being weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally. the vulnerability of newborn babies to disease; financial vulnerability; He was intensely aware of his own vulnerability.
VULNERABLE definition: 1. able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked: 2. people who can be…. Learn more.
Define vulnerability. vulnerability synonyms, vulnerability pronunciation, vulnerability translation, English dictionary definition of vulnerability. adj. 1. a. Susceptible to physical harm or damage: trees that are vulnerable to insects; b. Susceptible to emotional injury, especially in being easily...
Definition of 'vulnerable' Word Frequency. vulnerable. (vʌlnərəbəl ) 1. adjective. Someone who is vulnerable is weak and without protection, with the result that they are easily hurt physically or emotionally. Old people are often particularly vulnerable members of our society.
Vulnerability definition: (uncountable) Susceptibility to attack or injury ; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.
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.
