VULNERABILITY. Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

vulnerability

noun

Definition of vulnerability

as in susceptibility

the quality or state of having little resistance to some outside agent vulnerability to infection

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as in exposure

the state of being left without shelter or protection against something harmful the vulnerability of the car to vandalism when it's parked on the street

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Recent Examples of vulnerability It is better understood as a symptom of political exhaustion and vulnerability following years of division, economic hardship, and war. — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026 That’s bad enough, but the agent also launched with a zero-day vulnerability that, luckily, has been patched. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026 Security teams are also focused on preventing third-party tools or external model connections from creating systemic vulnerabilities. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 These issues may also discourage students from expressing vulnerability and seeking help. — Pietro A. Sasso, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026 Conventional vulnerability management often fails because findings are split among different owners and tools. — Taylor Morgan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Election interference, ransomware, supply chain attacks and zero-day vulnerabilities in critical software systems all threaten national security. — Paul M. Nakasone, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026 Hackers have been exploiting a critical vulnerability in the Zimbra Collaboration Suite in an attempt to obtain email backups and authentication credentials of vulnerable organzations, Microsoft has warned. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerability

Noun

Brighton also capitalised on this susceptibility to long throws in the final minutes of the seven-goal battle between the sides at Stamford Bridge on August 30.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
The tests examine different forms of electromagnetic emissions and susceptibility.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of susceptibility

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And as these entities' use and reliance on digital systems expands, so too does their exposure to potential cybersecurity threats.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
It's got other features such as Copilot integration to answer questions on the fly, as well as HP Eye Ease, which lessens blue light exposure to make your eyes more comfortable.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of exposure

Noun

On iPhone, Apple says the Passwords app automatically identifies common weaknesses, including passwords that are easy to guess or used multiple times.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Slowik, who was part of Miami’s offensive staff last season while working for McDaniel, is aware of what Wright and Gordon bring to the team, their strengths and weaknesses, and intends to cater the offense to those.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of weakness

Noun

Hotels increasingly use signature scents to shape their brands, but guests with asthma or chemical sensitivities say those fragrances can trigger headaches and other problems.

— Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Burlington has also taken steps to reduce its weather sensitivity, including strengthening its home products assortments.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

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