VULNERABLE Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

vulnerable

adjective

ˈvəl-n(ə-)rə-bəl

Definition of vulnerable next

as in susceptible

being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm I'm vulnerable to sunburn whenever I go out in the sun

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as in helpless

lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack vulnerable baby chicks

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Recent Examples of vulnerable Bulldogs middle of pack on the mound Georgia has been vulnerable on the mound. —

Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026 Both sisters are heartbreakingly vulnerable in front of the camera and these scenes are the strongest in the film. —

Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026 Who is most vulnerable to heavy use Heavy use appears to be the dividing line between youth who are happy and those who are not. —

Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026 The constant highs and lows of sports betting can end up fueling an addiction, and young men are especially vulnerable, Reynolds said. —

Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vulnerable

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These are not quite as susceptible to the global supply chain shocks that have so disrupted fossil fuels in recent years, including the current chaos for oil and natural gas due to the Iran war.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Chronic Dehydration Women appear to be more susceptible to the cognitive and mood effects of mild dehydration than men, and losing just 2% of body weight in fluid can impair physical performance by 10-20%.

— Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026