vulnerable

/ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
adjective
  1. Able to be easily hurt, harmed, or attacked physically or emotionally.
    • Young children are especially vulnerable to colds and flu.
    • After the breakup, she felt vulnerable and needed support from her friends.
    • The castle's walls were vulnerable to cannon fire.
  2. Open to moral or legal attack; exposed to criticism or temptation.
    • The politician's past comments made him vulnerable to public criticism.
    • Without a strong alibi, the suspect was vulnerable to the prosecutor's questions.
    • People who are lonely can be vulnerable to online scams.