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Compromised: meaning, definitions and examples

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compromised

 

[ ˈkɒm.prə.maɪzd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

security

Exposed or made vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.

Synonyms

endangered, exposed, suspect, vulnerable

Examples of usage

  • The compromised data led to a security breach.
  • His compromised position made it difficult to trust him.
Context #2 | Verb

negotiation

Settle a dispute by mutual concession.

Synonyms

agree, bargain, negotiate, settle

Examples of usage

  • Both sides compromised to reach a resolution.
  • In a healthy relationship, both partners compromise.

Translations

Translations of the word "compromised" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comprometido(a)

🇮🇳 समझौता किया हुआ

🇩🇪 kompromittiert

🇮🇩 dikompromikan

🇺🇦 скомпрометований

🇵🇱 skompromitowany

🇯🇵 妥協した

🇫🇷 compromis(e)

🇪🇸 comprometido(a)

🇹🇷 tehlikeye atılmış

🇰🇷 타협된

🇸🇦 مُعرَّض للخطر

🇨🇿 kompromitovaný

🇸🇰 kompromitovaný

🇨🇳 妥协的

🇸🇮 kompromitiran

🇮🇸 í hættu

🇰🇿 қауіпке ұшыраған

🇬🇪 კომპრომეტირებული

🇦🇿 kompromitasiya olunmuş

🇲🇽 comprometido(a)

Etymology

The word 'compromised' originated from the Latin word 'comprimere', meaning 'to make a firm decision'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to situations where mutual concessions are made to reach an agreement or when something is made vulnerable. The concept of compromise has been a key aspect of conflict resolution and negotiation throughout history.

See also: compromising, uncompromising, uncompromisingly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,272, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.