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Another word for vulnerable

vulnerable Synonyms

vulnerable

modif.

unprotected, helpless, defenseless, exposed, assailable; see also unsafe, weak 2, 5.

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Another word for vulnerable

adjective

Tending to incur:
liable, open, prone, subject, susceptible, susceptive. See likely
Open to attack and capture because of a lack of protection:
assailable, attackable, pregnable, vincible. See strong

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Children are the most vulnerable members of society.
They were vulnerable consumers facing the drastic measure of being cut off from their energy supplies.
They need to be especially careful with young people who appear particularly vulnerable.
Suddenly feeling alone and vulnerable in the wide hallway, she returned to her room and locked the door.
There are many vulnerable people in our City Care system.

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