as in vulnerability
the quality or state of having little resistance to some outside agent
his aunt's unfortunate susceptibility to viruses meant she was nearly always sick a country parson who had a well-known susceptibility to anyone with a hard-luck story
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Recent Examples of susceptibility
Eye color plays a role in one’s susceptibility.
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Not all plants have the same susceptibility to temperature.
—Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
Laser communication has benefits over traditional radio frequencies, including more robust data capabilities and less susceptibility to covert transmission interception.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 July 2025
Regarding particle pollution, the EPA states that studies have linked exposure to a range of health effects, including respiratory symptoms such as coughing and wheezing, the development of asthma, and increased susceptibility to respiratory infections.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Not all plants have the same susceptibility to temperature.
—Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
Laser communication has benefits over traditional radio frequencies, including more robust data capabilities and less susceptibility to covert transmission interception.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 July 2025
Regarding particle pollution, the EPA states that studies have linked exposure to a range of health effects, including respiratory symptoms such as coughing and wheezing, the development of asthma, and increased susceptibility to respiratory infections.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for susceptibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for susceptibility
Noun
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Unsurprisingly the vulnerability has been given a critical severity rating.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Gries and Light bookended the line of acceptance speeches, both touching upon the vulnerability of the arts and humanitarian work.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meta's approach includes warning screens, sensitivity filters and age restrictions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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After treatment, mild soreness or sensitivity is common for a few days as the surrounding tissues heal.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Susceptibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/susceptibility. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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