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vulnerable
[ vuhl-ner-uh-buhl ]
adjective
- capable of or susceptible to being attacked, damaged, or hurt:
a vulnerable part of the body;
vulnerable to predators;
a company vulnerable to a hostile takeover.
- open to moral attack, criticism, temptation, etc.:
That is an argument vulnerable to refutation.
He is vulnerable to bribery.
- (of a place) open to assault; difficult to defend:
a vulnerable bridge.
- willing to show emotion or to allow one’s weaknesses to be seen or known:
Men and boys are rarely seen as vulnerable.
- (of a person or population) needing supportive or protective social services and community resources because of advanced age, poverty, disability, etc.
- Bridge. having won one of the games of a rubber.
- Biology, Ecology. (of a threatened plant or animal species) likely to be classified endangered in the near future unless circumstances that threaten reproduction and survival improve, as categorized by the IUCN Red List: : VU
At least 15 percent of our vulnerable reptiles are turtles.
vulnerable
/ ˈʌəəə /
adjective
- capable of being physically or emotionally wounded or hurt
- open to temptation, persuasion, censure, etc
- liable or exposed to disease, disaster, etc
- military liable or exposed to attack
- bridge (of a side who have won one game towards rubber) subject to increased bonuses or penalties
Derived Forms
- ˈܱԱ, adverb
- ˌܱԱˈٲ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܱ·Ա····ٲ [vuhl-ner-, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], ܱ·Ա···Ա noun
- ܱ·Ա·· adverb
- ܲ·ܱ·Ա·· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of vulnerable1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of vulnerable1
Example Sentences
“I never would have imagined persons hired to be the safety net and care for the most vulnerable could or would abuse their position and power in this way,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger.
He faces sentencing enhancements alleging that he took advantage of a position of trust, preyed on particularly vulnerable victims and committed the crimes with planning and sophistication.
From hospitals and care homes to food and water supplies, this could leave the UK vulnerable to serious economic and health impacts in the decades ahead, the CCC warns.
Shops and services may have to be forced to accept cash in the future to help protect vulnerable people who rely on it, MPs have said.
He added: "With pressures on the replacement programme growing and with limited engineer availability, especially in rural areas, there's a real risk of prolonged disruption, particularly for vulnerable households."
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