Vulnerable: meaning, definitions and examples
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vulnerable
[ ˈvʌlnərəbl ]
feeling
Easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally.
Synonyms
at risk, defenseless, exposed, open to attack, susceptible
Examples of usage
- She felt vulnerable after the breakup.
- The child looked vulnerable in the busy street.
- The elderly are often more vulnerable to scams.
- Being vulnerable can make you stronger in the long run.
- It's important to protect vulnerable populations.
security
Capable of being wounded or hurt, either physically or emotionally.
Synonyms
liable, open, unprotected, unsafe, weak
Examples of usage
- The fortress was vulnerable to enemy attacks.
- His lack of confidence made him vulnerable to criticism.
- She put up walls to protect herself from being vulnerable.
Translations
Translations of the word "vulnerable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vulnerável
🇮🇳 कमजोर
🇩🇪 verletzlich
🇮🇩 rentan
🇺🇦 вразливий
🇵🇱 wrażliwy
🇯🇵 脆弱な
🇫🇷 vulnérable
🇪🇸 vulnerable
🇹🇷 savunmasız
🇰🇷 취약한
🇸🇦 ضعيف
🇨🇿 zranitelný
🇸🇰 zraniteľný
🇨🇳 脆弱的
🇸🇮 ranljiv
🇮🇸 viðkvæmur
🇰🇿 осал
🇬🇪 მოწყვლადი
🇦🇿 həssas
🇲🇽 vulnerable
Word origin
The word 'vulnerable' comes from the Latin word 'vulnerabilis', which means 'wounding'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe the state of being open to physical or emotional harm. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to susceptibility and defenselessness.