vulnerable
/ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
English B2 · Upper-intermediateadjectiveHealth
vulnerable (adjective) means easily hurt, harmed or attacked.
Persian: آسیبپذیر
Meaning of vulnerable
| Word | vulnerable |
|---|---|
| Definition | easily hurt, harmed or attacked |
| Persian | آسیبپذیر |
| Pronunciation | /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | B2 (Upper-intermediate) |
Example sentence
Young children are vulnerable to infection.
کودکان خردسال در برابر عفونت آسیبپذیرند.
Word forms of vulnerable
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | vulnerable |
| noun | vulnerability |
Synonyms of vulnerable
exposed, defenceless
Opposites of vulnerable
Common phrases with vulnerable
- vulnerable to
- vulnerable groups
- feel vulnerable
Related English words
resilientable to recover quickly from difficulties · C1doctora person whose job is to treat sick people · A2sicknot well; suffering from an illness · A2healthystrong and well; good for your body · A2headachea pain in your head · A2alleviateto make pain, suffering or a problem less severe · C2debilitatingmaking someone very weak · C2tiredneeding rest or sleep · A1
Questions about vulnerable
What does vulnerable mean?
vulnerable (adjective) means easily hurt, harmed or attacked.
What is the Persian meaning of vulnerable?
vulnerable means آسیبپذیر in Persian.
What level is the word vulnerable?
vulnerable is a English B2 (upper-intermediate) word.
What is another word for vulnerable?
Words close in meaning to vulnerable include exposed, defenceless.
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