Synonyms of vulnerable

vulnerable

adjective

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• susceptible
• sensitive
• exposed
• prone
• endangered
• liable
• subject (to)
• in jeopardy
• open
• in deep water
• at risk
• unprotected
• likely
• unsecured
• unguarded
• undefended
• uncovered
• unscreened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• invulnerable
• unexposed
• protected
• sheltered
• covered
• unsusceptible
• secured
• shielded
• guarded
• insusceptible
• screened
• safeguarded
• warded

2

as in helpless

lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack

vulnerable baby chicks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• susceptible
• helpless
• unprotected
• exposed
• defenseless
• undefended
• unguarded
• unsafe
• unarmed
• unresistant
• weak
• passive
• untenable
• in the lurch
• overcome
• indefensible
• feeble
• uncovered
• abandoned
• preyed (on or upon)
• disarmed
• high and dry
• frail
• resistless
• marooned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resistant
• protected
• safe
• secure
• sheltered
• invulnerable
• covered
• armed
• defensible
• fortified
• immune
• strong
• armored
• shielded
• guarded
• screened
• invincible
• impenetrable
• impregnable
• omnipotent
• unassailable
• unconquerable
• unbeatable
• almighty