compromised

adjective

com·​pro·​mised ˈkäm-prə-ˌmīzd 

1

: made vulnerable (as to attack or misuse) by unauthorized access, revelation, or exposure

compromised data/passwords/accounts

a compromised computer

2

: impaired or diminished in function : weakened, damaged, or flawed

a compromised immune system

… cancers transplanted into immunologically compromised mice.

—Douglas Daly

Both of these situations would be detrimental to the already compromised cancer patient.

—Don Steven Poster et al.

… walking all night also meant risking hallucinations, hypothermia, and compromised judgment.

—Eva Holland

"Explorer owners told us they want … improved fuel economy without compromised performance."

—Mark Fields

… fixed an issue that made it easier for hackers to obtain users' information. Despite the app's compromised security, it is gaining popularity.

—Carolyn Bossmann

These are all examples of compromised integrity in everyday life in a world where "the end justifies the means" mentality appears to prevail.

—Gary Martin

3

: exposed to suspicion or discredit : revealed as or suspected of being disreputable, untrustworthy, etc.

a compromised reputation

a compromised judge

Examples of compromised in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After all, the best gift is peace of mind (and a non-compromised bank account). —Samantha Leal, Refinery29, 20 Nov. 2025

Colonial Pipeline said its network had been accessed via a compromised password that was linked to a disused virtual private networking account used for remote access. —Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025

The electrical systems are extremely compromised and not working. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025

One compromised password can unlock social media, banking and cloud accounts. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025

Video captured by an Israeli drone, appearing to show Hamas personnel faking the recovery of a deceased hostage, has put the terrorist group in a compromised position. —Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025

Tavello said that, because of the COVID pandemic, her life was dialysis and chemotherapy and nowhere else because her immune system was so compromised. —Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025

The frequent demands on a compromised and beholden company to perform the patronage function local government used to provide before courts put the kibosh on the practice. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025

But until staffing, expertise and oversight are restored, the FDA’s ability to protect the public’s health will remain compromised. —Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing compromised

• immune-compromised
• immuno-compromised

Rhymes for compromised

• acclimatized
• actualized
• aerosolized
• alphabetized
• aluminized
• anaesthetized
• anesthetized
• annualized
• antagonized
• apologised
• apologized
• capitalised