vulnerable

Meaning

Adjective

• More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
• More likely to be exposed to malicious programs or viruses.

Related

Similar words

• defenceless, helpless, powerless, unguarded, unprotected, weak

Opposite words

• durable, indomitable, invincible, invulnerable, powerful, strong

Origin

• From Late Latin vulnerābilis ("injurious, wounding"), from Latin vulnerō ("I wound").