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

Take a look underneath the car periodically to inspect for any rough or compromised parts that could be a safety risk on the road if left unfixed. —Ben Wojdyla, Popular Mechanics, 21 Apr. 2023

People with very compromised immunity are often cautioned against using live vaccines because even these very weakened viruses may be risky for them. —Brenda Goodman, CNN, 3 Apr. 2023

The cybersecurity risks in software development were also made apparent during the pandemic, when developers could be working remotely in compromised environments, said Mark Horvath, an analyst focused on cybersecurity at research and consulting firm Gartner Inc. —Belle Lin, WSJ, 24 Jan. 2023

But all of that is of little solace to the tens of thousands of San Diegans who continue to remain at greater risk of infection, people with compromised or weakened immune systems who are much more likely to have moderate to severe symptoms. —Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2023

For compromised accounts, individuals can file a report through the Data Abuse Bounty program. —Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2022

The computer system belonging to the Facilities Services Division, which oversees maintenance and construction, was the most compromised, per the Times. —Catherine Garcia, The Week, 5 Oct. 2022

While exfoliating ingredients are necessary for that youthful glow, taking too many actives to the face can cause something called your skin barrier to become compromised, which contributes to irritation. —April Benshosan, Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023

In clinical trials, collodial oatmeal was found to significantly improve dryness and soothe compromised or irritated skin. —Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 9 Dec. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing compromised

• immune-compromised
• immuno-compromised

• immune-compromised
• immuno-compromised