Associations to the word «Vulnerable»

Wiktionary

VULNERABLE, adjective. More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
VULNERABLE, adjective. (computing) More likely to be exposed to malicious programs or viruses.

Dictionary definition

VULNERABLE, adjective. Susceptible to attack; "a vulnerable bridge".
VULNERABLE, adjective. Susceptible to criticism or persuasion or temptation; "vulnerable to bribery"; "an argument vulnerable to refutation".
VULNERABLE, adjective. Capable of being wounded or hurt; "vulnerable parts of the body".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats