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

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.