vulnerable

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

ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, что подвержено физическому или эмоциональному вреду, нападению или влиянию.esDescribe a alguien o algo que está expuesto a sufrir daño físico o emocional, ataque o influencia, o que es susceptible de ser afectado negativamente.frDécrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui est exposé à un préjudice physique ou émotionnel, à une attaque ou à une influence.deBeschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das körperlichem oder emotionalem Schaden, Angriffen oder Einflüssen ausgesetzt ist oder leicht verletzt werden kann.ptDescreve alguém ou algo que está sujeito a dano físico ou emocional, ataque ou influência; também se refere a quem é sensível, frágil ou carece de proteção.zh形容某人或某物容易受到身体或情感上的伤害、攻击或影响。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا معرَّضًا للضرر الجسدي أو العاطفي أو الهجوم أو التأثير.

1. Susceptible to harm B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУязвимыйesvulnerablefrvulnérabledeVerletzlichptVulnerávelzh脆弱的arعرضة للأذى

   Sinónimos: assailabledefenselessexposedhelplessopensusceptibleunprotectedweak

   Antónimos: guardedinvulnerableprotectedsafesecurestrong

2. Emotionally exposed B2 formal

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

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

   ruУязвимыйesemocionalmente expuestofrexposé émotionnellementdeVerletzlichptVulnerávelzh易受伤的arعُرضة للجرح العاطفي

   Sinónimos: defenselessexposedfragileopensensitivesusceptibletenderunprotected

   Antónimos: guardedhardenedprotected

3. Weak or defenseless B2 formal

   Lacking protection or strength; easily influenced or affected.

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

   ruУязвимыйesDébil o indefensofrVulnérable (faible ou sans défense)deVerwundbarptVulnerávelzh脆弱的arضعيف أو غير محمي

   Sinónimos: defenselessexposedhelplessliableopenpowerlesssusceptibleunprotectedweak

   Antónimos: guardedinvulnerableprotectedsecurestrong

• more vulnerable comparative form
• most vulnerable superlative form