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- DictionaryVul·ner·a·bil·i·ty/ˌvəln(ə)rəˈbilədē/
noun
- 1. the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally: "conservation authorities have realized the vulnerability of the local population"
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.
VULNERABLE definition: 1. able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked: 2. people who can be…. Learn more.
The foundation for open communication consists of honesty, trust, and vulnerability. the condition of needing supportive or protective social services and community resources because of advanced age, poverty, disability, etc.:
1. a. Susceptible to physical harm or damage: trees that are vulnerable to insects; b. Susceptible to emotional injury, especially in being easily hurt: a lonely child who is vulnerable to teasing. c. Susceptible to attack: "We are vulnerable both by water and land, without either fleet or army" (Alexander Hamilton). d.
