susceptibility

/səˌsɛptəˈbɪləti/
noun
  1. The state of being easily affected or influenced by something, especially something harmful or negative.
    • Older adults have a higher susceptibility to the flu.
    • The plant's susceptibility to frost means it must be brought indoors in winter.
    • Her susceptibility to peer pressure made her try things she later regretted.
  2. A tendency to be easily influenced or affected by emotions or feelings.
    • His romantic susceptibility led him to fall in love quickly.
    • The artist's susceptibility to criticism made her avoid showing her work.
    • Children often have a natural susceptibility to stories of magic and adventure.