adjective “vulnerable”
base form vulnerable (more/most)
- weak or easily hurt
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She felt vulnerable sharing her personal stories with the group.
- (followed by "to") likely to be harmed or attacked by something
After the storm, the houses on the coast were vulnerable to flooding.
- (computing) at risk of being harmed by viruses or other malicious programs
Without security updates, your computer is vulnerable.
- (of a species) at risk of becoming endangered or extinct
The sea turtle is a vulnerable species due to pollution.