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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.
VULNERABILITY definition: 1. the quality of being vulnerable (= able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked), or…. Learn more.
Vulnerability is the state of being open to injury, or appearing as if you are. It might be emotional, like admitting that you're in love with someone who might only like you as a friend, or it can be literal, like the vulnerability of a soccer goal that's unprotected by any defensive players.
vulnerability (of somebody/something) (to something) the fact of being weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally. the vulnerability of newborn babies to disease; financial vulnerability; He was intensely aware of his own vulnerability.
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.
VULNERABLE definition: 1. able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked: 2. people who can be…. Learn more.
vulnerable (to somebody/something) weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally to be vulnerable to attack Old people are particularly vulnerable to the flu. She looked very vulnerable standing there on her own. In cases of food poisoning, young children are especially vulnerable.
Something that is vulnerable can be easily harmed or affected by something bad. Their tanks would be vulnerable to attack from the air. [ + to] ...a table showing which cars are most vulnerable to theft. The financial sector could be vulnerable in a prolonged economic slump.
noun. openness or susceptibility to attack or harm: We need to develop bold policies that will reduce the vulnerability of farmers to drought and floods. willingness to show emotion or to allow one’s weaknesses to be seen or known; willingness to risk being emotionally hurt:
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.
