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vulnerable

vul·ne·rable

UK/ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/ US/ˈvʌn(ə)ɹəbl̩/ common

adjective

1.
2.

susceptible to criticism or persuasion or temptation

  • “vulnerable to bribery”
  • “an argument vulnerable to refutation”
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3.

capable of being wounded or hurt

  • “vulnerable parts of the body”
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4.

susceptible to physical or emotional injury

  • “at a tender age”
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Origin

From Late Latin vulnerābilis (“injurious, wounding”), from Latin vulnerō (“to wound”).

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