vulnerable — exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
Korean meaning: 공격받거나 해를 당하기 쉬운, 취약한
Korean pronunciation: **벌**너러블
Example Sentences
- My grandmother becomes vulnerable to scams whenever she watches home shopping channels.
- The company's outdated security system made them vulnerable to cyber attacks.
- I feel vulnerable when I wear white clothes and eat spaghetti at the same time.
vulnerable
ADJECTIVE//ˈvʌlnərəbəl//
exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
A small turtle lies vulnerable on its back until a ranger gently helps it turn upright.
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Though vulnerable from those culpable, she remains capable.
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Origin
From Latin 'vulnerabilis', derived from 'vulnerare' meaning 'to wound' or 'to injure'. The Latin root 'vulnus' means 'wound', and the suffix '-abilis' means 'capable of being'.
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“My grandmother becomes vulnerable to scams whenever she watches home shopping channels.”
“The company's outdated security system made them vulnerable to cyber attacks.”
“I feel vulnerable when I wear white clothes and eat spaghetti at the same time.”
“Coral reefs are vulnerable to climate change and ocean acidification.”
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