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vulnerable

/ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/

adjective

Meaning

  • More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

    "It's okay to get vulnerable every now and again."

  • More likely to be exposed to malicious programs or viruses.

    "a vulnerable PC with no antivirus software"

Synonyms

defenceless,
helpless,
powerless,
unguarded,
unprotected,
weak