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Synonyms & Similar Words
susceptibility
weakness
fragility
exposure
sensitivity
liability
openness
proneness
insecurity
instability
precariousness
delicacy
tenderness
frailty
feebleness
helplessness
powerlessness
defenselessness
susceptibleness
impressionability
receptivity
accessibility
Meaning of Vulnerability
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, vulnerability refers to the state of being susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.
Definitions
- The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines vulnerability as the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines vulnerability as the state of being weak or fragile, making someone or something easy to attack or harm.
Example Uses
- The company's vulnerability to cyber attacks was exposed when their database was hacked.
- The patient's vulnerability to infection was increased due to their weakened immune system.
- The country's economic vulnerability made it difficult for them to recover from the recession.
- Her vulnerability on stage made her performance more relatable and authentic.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
invincibility
invulnerability
strength
resilience
robustness
solidity
stability
security
safety
imperviousness
impenetrability
unassailability
indestructibility
fortitude
hardness
toughness
firmness
soundness
solidity