vulnerable

Definitions

Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.

In need of special care, support, or protection because of age, disability, or risk of abuse or neglect.

Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Examples

The elderly are often the most vulnerable members of society during extreme weather events.

She felt vulnerable after sharing her deepest secrets with a stranger.

Synonyms

exposed defenseless susceptible helpless at-risk unguarded sensitive

Antonyms

invulnerable protected secure guarded strong impregnable safe