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Another word for vulnerable

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Adjective

  1. Tending to incur

    See also:

    likely

  2. Open to attack and capture because of a lack of protection

    See also:

    strong

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Another word for vulnerable

Modifier
  1. See also:

    weak

    unsafe

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Sentence Examples

  • Children are the most vulnerable members of society.

  • I think you understand how vulnerable you are here.

  • She drew her legs up, feeling vulnerable and scared in the strange place.

  • 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.

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