1
as in susceptibility
the quality or state of having little resistance to some outside agent
vulnerability to infection
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2
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 Synonyms for vulnerability
Noun
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Seeing the beauty of Earth and its fragility and susceptibility to natural disasters might change the way people feel about the environment.—
Charles Black,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2025 -
Since noticing her susceptibility to such external factors, Dupree reduced her screen time significantly.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Yuen recommends paying attention to environmental factors like pollen or air quality to avoid exposure to unwanted particles.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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One key tenet of the plan is to help train Thai models as well as promote them with international exposure.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Countless emergency room visits, unexplained symptoms, body weakness, and pain became my new normal.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Mckay | Reuters London’s listing problem isn’t limited to the capital, with weakness in the U.S. and Asia too, according to the head of the London Stock Exchange Group.—
Zahra Tayeb,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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It’s gotten to a point where this LeBron sensitivity is beyond the pale.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Americans abroad may be less welcome and should practice cultural sensitivity.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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