Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The state or property of being vulnerable; vulnerableness.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The quality or state of being vulnerable; vulnerableness.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun uncountable
Susceptibility toattack orinjury ; the state or condition of beingweak or poorly defended. - noun countable a specific
weakness in the protections or defences surrounding someone or something.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the state of being vulnerable or exposed
- noun susceptibility to injury or attack
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Examples
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The increase in vulnerability is far more dramatic in the developing world, where in an average year tens of thousands of people die in weather-related disasters.
Breaking the Global-Warming Gridlock Daniel Sarewit 2000
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The increase in vulnerability is far more dramatic in the developing world, where in an average year tens of thousands of people die in weather-related disasters.
Breaking the Global-Warming Gridlock Daniel Sarewit 2000
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He concludes, "I believe sometimes our vulnerability is our strength."
Learning that vulnerability can be a strength BA Haller 2008
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Well, the Internet messaging system then shut down part of its service after that hacking was discovered because of what it described as a vulnerability in the mobile posting system.
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As many economists see it, the economy's main long-term vulnerability is the combination of negative government saving — that is, deficits — and low private saving, which together make the United States dependent on foreign capital.
The New Nixon 2005
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As many economists see it, the economy's main long-term vulnerability is the combination of negative government saving — that is, deficits — and low private saving, which together make the United States dependent on foreign capital.
The New Nixon 2005
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An intensely private and dedicated professional, she was attracted by what she called the vulnerability of the great artist.
The Guardian World News Michael Coveney 2011
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An intensely private and dedicated professional, she was attracted by what she called the vulnerability of the great artist.
The Guardian World News Michael Coveney 2011
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Your honesty and vulnerability is so beautiful and inspiring.
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Robin's vulnerability is part of his essential character.
Archive 2009-02-01 2009
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