Definitions for vulnerable
ˈvʌl nər ə bəlvul·ner·a·ble

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. vulnerableadjective

   susceptible to attack

   "a vulnerable bridge"

2. vulnerableadjective

   susceptible to criticism or persuasion or temptation

   "vulnerable to bribery"; "an argument vulnerable to refutation"

3. vulnerableadjective

   capable of being wounded or hurt

   "vulnerable parts of the body"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. vulnerableadjective

   More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

   "You are vulnerable to be bullied by someone at school."

2. vulnerableadjective

   More likely to be exposed to malicious programs or viruses.

   a vulnerable PC with no antivirus software

3. Etymology: From vulnerabilis, from vulnero.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Vulnerable

   Vulnerable is a song by Swedish pop music duo Roxette, released as the fifth and final single from their fifth studio album Crash! Boom! Bang!, while simultaneously acting as the lead single from the duo's 1995 compilation album Rarities."The Sweet Hello, the Sad Goodbye" had previously been released as the B-side on the duo's 1991 single "Spending My Time". Earlier that year, in April, it had been released as the lead single from Thomas Anders' (of Modern Talking fame) second solo album, Whispers.

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1. vulnerable

   Vulnerable refers to being susceptible to physical or emotional harm or injury. It could also imply being open to attack, criticism, temptation, or capable of being hurt. In a broader sense, it could also refer to something (or someone) that is in a state that risks loss, disadvantage, or damage.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Vulnerableadjective

   capable of being wounded; susceptible of wounds or external injuries; as, a vulnerable body

2. Vulnerableadjective

   liable to injury; subject to be affected injuriously; assailable; as, a vulnerable reputation

3. Etymology: [L. vulnerabilis wounding, injurious, from vulnerare to wound, vulnus a wound; akin to Skr. vraa: cf. F. vulnrable.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Vulnerable

   vul′ne-ra-bl, adj. capable of being wounded: liable to injury.—v.t. Vuln (her.), to wound.—adj. Vulned (her.).—ns. Vulnerabil′ity, Vul′nerableness.—adj. Vul′nerary, pertaining to wounds: useful in healing wounds.—n. anything useful in curing wounds.—adj. Vul′nerose, with many wounds. [L. vulnerabilis—vulnerāre, to wound—vulnus, vulneris, a wound.]

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. vulnerable

   Susceptive of wounds; liable to external injuries; capable of being taken; as, the town is extremely vulnerable in such a quarter. It is also applied to military dispositions; as, the army was vulnerable in the centre, etc. An assemblage of men without arms, or with arms but without discipline, or having discipline and arms, without officers, are vulnerable.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'vulnerable' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3836

2. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'vulnerable' in Adjectives Frequency: #514

How to pronounce vulnerable?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of vulnerable in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of vulnerable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of vulnerable in a Sentence

1. Eva Cosse:

   Instead of protecting the most vulnerable people in this time of global crisis, Greek authorities have targeted them in total breach of the right to seek asylum and in disregard for their health.

2. Chris Cohilas:

   It was apocalyptic, it gripped us and got into a subset of some of our most vulnerable folks.

3. Adrian Lovett:

   [The web] is both a lifeline and a critical force in helping to curb the spread of the virus, providing vital public health information and helping us live virtually when meeting physically threatens human lives, while this crisis affects everyone, those without the tools to protect themselves and their families are more vulnerable to the virus and its painful economic and social impacts.

4. Tom Frieden:

   One of the reasons Covid has killed so many people is there were so many people who were vulnerable to health problems.

5. Abby Johnson:

   Pro-choice advocates contend that abortion is an essential and time-sensitive medical service.While people everywhere are trying to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, politicians like Gov. Abbott continue this perverse obsession with banning abortion, those who are caring for their families, forced to work essential jobs, and doing what they can to stay healthy need access to health care right now. Instead, these politicians are forcing patients to travel hundreds of miles putting themselves and their families at risk. Susan B. Anthony List President Marjorie Dannenfelser praised the stayorder. We are pleased that the Court recognized the urgency and necessity of Governor Abbotts order. All elective surgeries and procedures, including abortions, must cease during this national crisis, Dannenfelser said in a statement provided to Fox News. At a time when millions of Americans are making heroic sacrifices to protect the vulnerable, and legitimate health care workers risk their own lives to care for COVID-19 patients with crucial protective equipment in short supply, the abortion industry led by Planned Parenthood demands special treatment anddiverts scarce resources.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=vulnerable
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vulnerable
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulnerable
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vulnerable
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=vulnerable
7. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html