vulnerable

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Easily hurt or harmed, physically or emotionally.

   Young children are especially vulnerable in a crowd.

2. 2
   adj

   Open to attack or damage; not well protected.

   The bridge is vulnerable from the south.

3. 3
   adj

   Easily influenced or open to criticism, temptation, or pressure.

   The government is vulnerable to accusations of corruption.

Simplified etymology

Vulnerable entered English in the early 17th century from late Latin vulnerabilis, derived from vulnus, “wound.” It appeared somewhat later than invulnerable.

From Late Latin vulnerābilis (“injurious, wounding”), from Latin vulnerō (“to wound”).

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