🛡️vulnerable

adjective
/ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

Meaning

susceptible to physical or emotional harm

Example Sentences

Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.

Example Expressions

vulnerable position

Synonyms

defenseless, exposed, weak, fragile, unprotected

Antonyms

strong, secure, protected

Collocations

vulnerable groups, vulnerable people, vulnerable position

Related Vocabularies

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