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Definition vulnerable in British English

vulnerable adjective

adjective
/ˈvʌln(ə)rəb(ə)l/
1

someone who is vulnerable is weak or easy to hurt physically or mentally

Example

The government must help the most vulnerable groups in our society.

Example

Their constant arguments left her feeling increasingly vulnerable and insecure.

Synonyms and related words
weak frail feeble
2

a thing, person, or place that is vulnerable is easy to attack

Example

The long Russian frontier was highly vulnerable to a German attack.

Example

While feeding, the birds are vulnerable to predators.

Example

This procedure has improved, but it is still vulnerable to criticism.

Synonyms and related words
unprotected vulnerable at risk
3

easily damaged by something negative or harmful

Example

We are in the vulnerable position of producing barely half our food.

Example

The wound is vulnerable to infection.

Synonyms and related words
weak fragile frail
Definition vulnerable in British English