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

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope