Vulnerable
Pronunciation: /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
Vulnerable (adjective)
- Able to be easily hurt or harmed, physically or emotionally.
- In danger of being harmed or attacked.
- In a weak position, open to criticism or attack.
Examples
- Children are often vulnerable to harsh criticism.
- The kitten looked vulnerable in the storm.
Common collocations: vulnerable to criticism, emotionally vulnerable, vulnerable to attack, vulnerable to disease, vulnerable position