vulnerable
adjective
1. susceptible to attack
- a vulnerable bridge
Similar word(s): conquerable, unprotected, dangerous, unsafe, insecure, susceptible, assailable, open, undefendable, undefended, compromising, defenceless, defenseless, endangered, indefensible, insecure, unsafe, penetrable, threatened, unguarded
2. susceptible to criticism or persuasion or temptation
- vulnerable to bribery
- an argument vulnerable to refutation
Similar word(s): susceptible
3. capable of being wounded or hurt
- vulnerable parts of the body
Similar word(s): weak
Sentences with vulnerable as an adjective:
- "You are vulnerable to be bullied by someone at school."
- a vulnerable PC with no antivirus software