vulnerable

adjective
vul·ner·a·ble
/ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/

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

Other meanings

Open to disclosing one's inner thoughts and feelings, acting in spite of one's instinct to self-preservation.
More likely to be exposed to malicious programs or viruses.
“a vulnerable PC with no antivirus software”

Related words

vulnerability
vulnerably

Example sentences

“Did the mission reach the most vulnerable?”
Tatoeba · Igider · CC0
“The world is full of bipolar people who don't threaten vulnerable minorities.”
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0

Word history

From Latin "vulnerō" (to wound).

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “vulnerable” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.