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1. : capable of being physically or emotionally wounded. 2. : open to attack or damage : assailable. vulnerable to criticism. 3. : liable to increased penalties but entitled to increased bonuses after winning a game in contract bridge. vulnerability. ˌvəl-n (ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē.
adjective. /ˈvʌlnərəbl/. /ˈvʌlnərəbl/. vulnerable (to somebody/something)weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally. These offices are highly vulnerable to terrorist attack. Old people are particularly vulnerable to the flu. She looked very vulnerable standing there on her own.
Use the adjective vulnerable to describe something or someone open to being physically or emotionally wounded, like a newborn chick or an overly sensitive teenager.
VULNERABLE meaning: 1. able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked: 2. people who can be…. Learn more.
VULNERABLE definition: 1. able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked: 2. people who can be…. Learn more.
capable of or susceptible to being attacked, damaged, or hurt: a vulnerable part of the body; vulnerable to predators; a company vulnerable to a hostile takeover. open to moral attack, criticism, temptation, etc.: That is an argument vulnerable to refutation. He is vulnerable to bribery.
Someone who is vulnerable is weak and without protection, with the result that they are easily hurt physically or emotionally. Old people are often particularly vulnerable members of our society.
