vulnerable
Translation
vulnerable, susceptible, exposed
Examples
Young birds are vulnerable to predators.
Young birds are vulnerable to predators.
He felt very vulnerable and alone.
He felt very vulnerable and alone.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) vulnerable ((to sth.)) to be susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm Young children are vulnerable to disease.
((to feel)) vulnerable to feel exposed or defenseless He felt very vulnerable after the breakup.
Similar Words
Synonyms: susceptible, exposed, defenseless; Antonyms: invulnerable, protected, resilient
Etymology
From Latin 'vulnerabilis' (wounding), from 'vulnus' (a wound).
Memory Tips
Imagine a soldier with no armour. They are 'vulnerable' to attack.