How do you pronounce vulnerability?

vulnerability is pronounced as /ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti/.

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vulnerability

⚠️vulnerability

noun

/ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti/

Vulgarity vulnerable

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Meaning

the quality of being easily harmed or attacked

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Example Sentences

The vulnerability of the system was exposed during the cyberattack.

Addressing vulnerability is crucial for stability.

Software vulnerability can expose user data.

Synonyms

weakness, susceptibility, sensitivity, fragility, exposure

Entry 1

weakness, susceptibility, sensitivity, fragility

Entry 2

weakness, susceptibility

Entry 3

weakness, susceptibility, exposure

Antonyms

strength, invulnerability, protection, resilience, security, fortification

Entry 1

strength, invulnerability, protection

Entry 2

strength, resilience

Entry 3

security, protection, fortification

Collocations

vulnerability assessment, security vulnerability, emotional vulnerability

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