vulnerable
/ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.
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