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vulnerable

vul·ner·a·ble [ vúlnərəb'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. without adequate protection: open to physical or emotional harm

2. extremely susceptible: easily persuadable or liable to give in to temptation

3. physically or psychologically weak: unable to resist illness, debility, or failure

4. military open to attack: exposed to an attack or possible damage

5. bridge liable to increased stakes: in bridge, liable to higher penalties as well as bonuses after winning one game of a rubber

[Early 17th century. < late Latin vulnerabilis< Latin vulnerare "to wound" < vulnus "wound, injury"]

vul·ner·a·bil·i·ty [ vùlnərə bíllətee ] noun
vul·ner·a·ble·ness [ vúlnərəb'lnəss ] noun
vul·ner·a·bly [ vúlnərəblee ] adverb
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