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What is another word for Vulnerable? – 169 Vulnerable Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    susceptible exposed open weak fragile defenseless powerless helpless insecure unstable sensitive impressionable receptive prone liable subject at risk endangered threatened imperiled susceptible to in danger in peril in jeopardy fragile delicate flimsy breakable brittle frangible shatterable crushable destructible assailable attackable vulnerable to unprotected unguarded undefended unshielded unarmed defenseless powerless impotent feeble frail infirm delicate dainty weakly unresistant nonresistant resistant unsusceptible

    Meaning of Vulnerable

    The primary meaning of the word "Vulnerable" is being susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.

    Definitions

    • According to Oxford Languages, "vulnerable" can be defined as:
    • * Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
    • * In need of special care, support, or protection because of age, disability, or risk of abuse or neglect
    • * Open to criticism, temptation, or influence

    Etymology of Vulnerable

    The word "vulnerable" originates from the Latin word "vulnerare," which means "to wound"
    It entered the English language in the 16th century and has been used to describe individuals, groups, or things that are susceptible to harm or attack

    Example Uses

    • The elderly are often vulnerable to financial scams and exploitation
    • * The country's economy is vulnerable to fluctuations in the global market
    • * The patient's vulnerable immune system made her more susceptible to infection

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    invulnerable inviolable secure safe protected shielded guarded defended resistant impervious immune unaffected unmoved unresponsive insensitive indifferent unconcerned untroubled untouchable invincible unconquerable unbeatable unassailable impregnable inviolate sacrosanct secure stable strong robust resilient hardy sturdy solid unshakeable

    Related Nouns

    weakness fragility susceptibility exposure risk danger peril jeopardy threat vulnerability sensitivity receptivity proneness liability instability insecurity uncertainty precariousness fragileness delicacy feebleness infirmity powerlessness helplessness defenselessness

    Related Verbs

    weaken fragilize expose endanger threaten jeopardize imperil assault attack harm hurt injure wound damage disable cripple undermine compromise sensitize receptivize prone liable destabilize insecure unsettle precarious fragile delicate

    Related Adjectives

    weak fragile susceptible sensitive receptive prone liable unstable insecure uncertain precarious delicate feeble infirm powerless helpless defenseless vulnerable exposed open unprotected unguarded undefended assailable attackable resistless impotent