compromised

adjective

com·​pro·​mised ˈkäm-prə-ˌmīzd 

1

: made vulnerable (as to attack or misuse) by unauthorized access, revelation, or exposure

compromised data/passwords/accounts

a compromised computer

2

: impaired or diminished in function : weakened, damaged, or flawed

a compromised immune system

… cancers transplanted into immunologically compromised mice.

—Douglas Daly

Both of these situations would be detrimental to the already compromised cancer patient.

—Don Steven Poster et al.

… walking all night also meant risking hallucinations, hypothermia, and compromised judgment.

—Eva Holland

"Explorer owners told us they want … improved fuel economy without compromised performance."

—Mark Fields

… fixed an issue that made it easier for hackers to obtain users' information. Despite the app's compromised security, it is gaining popularity.

—Carolyn Bossmann

These are all examples of compromised integrity in everyday life in a world where "the end justifies the means" mentality appears to prevail.

—Gary Martin

3

: exposed to suspicion or discredit : revealed as or suspected of being disreputable, untrustworthy, etc.

a compromised reputation

a compromised judge

Examples of compromised in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those with more compromised lung function will need to bring supplemental oxygen along with medications. —Melinda Fulmer, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024

This can cause the blood-brain barrier, a network of tissue and vessels that prevents harmful substances from reaching your brain, to become compromised, causing catastrophic consequences. —Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 17 Aug. 2024

This solemn folk-rock autopsy, which came out 50 years ago this month, examined the rapidly corrupting values of a hippie era founded on notions of social justice and equality—an era that eventually came to embody something far darker and more compromised. —Elizabeth Nelson, The Atlantic, 31 July 2024

Contrasting with the compromised or synthetic data commonly used in less secure and efficient environments, Delvy's clean data practices ensure that AI models are trained on unbiased, accurate, and high-quality data sets. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024

Across Europe, efforts to come to terms with the war’s other atrocities were no less compromised. —Max Hastings, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2013

The healthcare industry was the most compromised, the ITRC said, leading the way with 809 incidents. —Justin Klawans, The Week Us, theweek, 7 Mar. 2024

These include people with compromised or sensitive skin, such as those with eczema or psoriasis, very dry skin, or individuals who sweat excessively. —Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2024

Some people that are so compromised, every little detail makes a huge impact. —Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing compromised

• immune-compromised
• immuno-compromised