Definition of Vulnerable
Vulnerable
vul·ner·a·ble
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
weak and susceptible to physical and emotional harm;
e.g. The bully attacked the young boy at school, making him vulnerable and scared.
(adjective)
open to attack or criticism;
e.g. A dissertation that is still vulnerable to criticism and refutation.
(adjective)
open to damage;
e.g. The old, vulnerable bridge that could break at any moment.
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