vulnerable

adjective · VUHL-ner-uh-buhl

CEFR C1

easily hurt, harmed or attacked

असुरक्षित, संवेदनशील

Usage

vulnerable tovulnerable groupsfeel vulnerable

Examples

Old people are more vulnerable to the flu.

Coastal towns are vulnerable to cyclones.

Common mistake

Small children are vulnerable from infection.

Small children are vulnerable to infection.

We say vulnerable to something.

Remember: Vulnerable = easy to hurt.

Learn it in a video

Word 1 in Universal Core 14: vulnerable, wary, adhere and more.

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