vulnerable

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das körperlichem oder emotionalem Schaden, Angriffen oder Einflüssen ausgesetzt ist oder leicht verletzt werden kann.

Describes someone or something that is susceptible to physical or emotional harm, attack, or influence.

1. Susceptible to harmB2formal

   Capable of being physically or emotionally wounded; open to attack or damage.

   Verletzlich

   • Elderly people are more vulnerable to the flu virus.
   • The fortress was vulnerable to attack from the north.
   • Children are especially vulnerable to online predators.

   Synonymeassailabledefenselessexposedhelplessopensusceptibleunprotectedweak

   Antonymeguardedinvulnerableprotectedsafesecurestrong

2. Emotionally exposedB2formal

   In a state of being open to emotional hurt or criticism.

   Verletzlich

   • She felt vulnerable after sharing her personal story.
   • He made himself vulnerable by admitting his mistakes.
   • Being vulnerable in a relationship can strengthen trust.

   Synonymedefenselessexposedfragileopensensitivesusceptibletenderunprotected

   Antonymeguardedhardenedprotected

3. Weak or defenselessB2formal

   Lacking protection or strength; easily influenced or affected.

   Verwundbar

   • The small village was vulnerable to flooding.
   • Without a security system, the house is vulnerable to burglars.
   • The company is vulnerable to market fluctuations.

   Synonymedefenselessexposedhelplessliableopenpowerlesssusceptibleunprotectedweak

   Antonymeguardedinvulnerableprotectedsecurestrong