VULNERABLENESS Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

vulnerableness

noun

Definition of vulnerableness

as in violability

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Noun

Totally different tone, but funny and heartbreaking, and a level of vulnerability and truth that came with so much heart.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026
This vulnerability is accelerating a shift from traditional, reactive security models to continuous, adaptive systems that support broader national security objectives.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Definition of vulnerability

Noun

Hinds County, Mississippi, reported the death of Mitchell Ray Cooley, 74, due to heat exposure on Thursday, state officials said.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 July 2026
But heightened concerns about the health effects of sun exposure have brought an ever-growing number of tents, canopies and other products.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of exposure

Noun

Data collection to refine the technology Large car carriers present specific aerodynamic challenges due to their tall, flat side profiles and susceptibility to lateral winds.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Overwatering, especially in poor-draining soils, can lead to root rot, fungal infections, and increased susceptibility to pests.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 June 2026

Definition of susceptibility

Noun

The woman, Mary Evelyn Nicole Manning-Kellione, 39, managed to pull the boy out of harm's way but did not escape the raging flash flood.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 June 2026
The tiers included those who were willing to put themselves in harm's way; members who could be getaway drivers or drone operators; supply and logistics operators; and funders and influencers.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 16 June 2026

Definition of harm's way

Noun

Attorneys for the building’s defendants have denied the allegations in court filings and any liability for the accident.

— Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
If the industry can prove that agent payments are bounded by clear permissions, easy audit trails, reliable dispute resolution, and obvious liability frameworks, adoption could accelerate quickly.

— Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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