Synonyms of susceptibility

susceptibility

noun

sə-ˌsep-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vulnerability
• sensitivity
• weakness
• exposure
• proneness
• defenselessness
• predisposition
• helplessness
• powerlessness
• feebleness
• passivity
• receptivity
• openness
• infirmity
• frailty
• receptiveness
• gullibility
• naïveté
• passiveness
• easiness
• liability
• credulity
• frailness
• credulousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• invulnerability
• immunity
• impenetrability
• invincibility
• indomitability
• indomitableness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of susceptibility

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

Operation Spider’s Web was a spectacular success for Ukrainian forces—and a chilling reminder of the United States’ susceptibility to a similar attack. — Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026

More fertilizer will likely bring about a higher quality lawn, but along with that carpet-like appearance comes higher water demands, more mowing, and in some cases, a greater susceptibility to pests and diseases. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026