Definitions

vulnerability

[vuhl-ner-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌvʌl nər əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

NOUN

exposure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

susceptibility

STRONG

accountability amenability amenableness blame burden compulsion culpability debt duty indebtedness liability obligation onus openness subjection susceptibleness

WEAK

accountableness arrearage owing vulnerableness

Antonyms

STRONG

aid asset help irresponsibility

Example Sentences

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That vulnerability makes it necessary to take prudent measures, the person added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

This decline weakens immune defenses and contributes to the increased vulnerability to infections seen in older adults.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Dr. Becky frames a strong will and a need to be in control as connected to the DFK’s sense of vulnerability.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Sarah said a decline in her mental health, a need for medication and growing vulnerability left her open to exploitation.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The only thing I can think of is: pretend some vulnerability.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

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