Webvulnerate (archaic, transitive) To wound, cause to become vulnerable. vuln (heraldry, especially of a pelican) To wound (oneself) by biting at the breast. vulned simple past … WebDefinition of vulnerably adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

vulnerable - Oxford Advanced Learner

WebVulnerable to, or unprotected against (sensitive to) Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences Disposed or susceptible to something (typically undesirable) Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing Adjective Vulnerable to, or unprotected against at the mercy of defenceless against exposed to WebAs adjectives the difference between vulnerable and susceptible is that vulnerable is more or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally while susceptible is likely to be affected by something. As a noun susceptible is a person who is vulnerable to being infected by a certain disease. greenly lca

Vulnerable individual definition and meaning - Collins Dictionary

Webvulnerable (to somebody/something) weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally These offices are highly vulnerable to terrorist attack. Old people are particularly vulnerable to the flu. She looked very vulnerable standing there on her own. In cases of food poisoning, young children are especially vulnerable. Webvulnerability noun [ U or C ] uk / ˌvʌl.n ə r.əˈbɪl.ə.ti / / ˌvʌn.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti / us / ˌvʌl.nɚ.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i / the quality of being vulnerable (= able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked), or something that is vulnerable: You want a doctor who understands the patient's vulnerability. Web[more vulnerable; most vulnerable] 1 : easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally a vulnerable young woman He was very vulnerable after his divorce. — often … flying human lighting