1
as in susceptibility
the quality or state of having little resistance to some outside agent
vulnerability to infection
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2
as in exposure
the state of being left without shelter or protection against something harmful
the vulnerability of the car to vandalism when it's parked on the street
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Recent Examples of vulnerability
That accounts equally for Lily’s arch froideur and Diana’s enduring lack of self-worth, played by both actors with care and compassion, and contrasting flickers of vulnerability and resolve, respectively.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Seized by a desperate need to be heard and unable to speak, Sara reaches for another language, leaving her son a final message through an act of profound vulnerability.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
This fetishy adventure is a minimalist romantic comedy in which submissive meets dominant, and submissive explores his physical and emotional vulnerabilities.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Customer-experience measurer Creative Strategies cited owner frustration with Musk as a distinct vulnerability for Tesla back in 2022.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
How to prevent credential stuffing Companies must stay alert to cybersecurity threats, but users can also take steps to reduce their vulnerability.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Balancing confidence and vulnerability in your internal and external communications isn’t always straightforward, though.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
Wanting anything, expressing any sort of enthusiasm or vulnerability, could be described by some as awkward or even cringe-worthy.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
Similarly the vulnerability of Nancy Guthrie, an elderly woman described as having mobility problems, as a possible victim of a violent crime, is sickening and deeply uncomfortable.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Seized by a desperate need to be heard and unable to speak, Sara reaches for another language, leaving her son a final message through an act of profound vulnerability.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
This fetishy adventure is a minimalist romantic comedy in which submissive meets dominant, and submissive explores his physical and emotional vulnerabilities.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Customer-experience measurer Creative Strategies cited owner frustration with Musk as a distinct vulnerability for Tesla back in 2022.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
How to prevent credential stuffing Companies must stay alert to cybersecurity threats, but users can also take steps to reduce their vulnerability.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Balancing confidence and vulnerability in your internal and external communications isn’t always straightforward, though.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
Wanting anything, expressing any sort of enthusiasm or vulnerability, could be described by some as awkward or even cringe-worthy.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
Similarly the vulnerability of Nancy Guthrie, an elderly woman described as having mobility problems, as a possible victim of a violent crime, is sickening and deeply uncomfortable.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerability
Noun
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Genetics may impact your susceptibility to heart failure, so talk with your doctor.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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The anatomy of the wrist is responsible for the high susceptibility to nerve pain with repetitive hand motions that require wrist flexion.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Food preferences begin in the first years of life, so the findings of the study are alarming, said Jane Houlihan, research director for Healthy Babies, Bright Futures, an alliance of nonprofits, scientists and donors with a mission of reducing babies’ exposures to neurotoxic chemicals.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The study didn’t determine whether any particular amount of chemical exposure from the hair extensions was above legal standards or would necessarily cause health issues in people, however.—
Aude Konan,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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If your goal is to get at the truth, or at least our closest approximation of it at the present time, the way to do that is to be scrupulous and forthright about the strengths and weaknesses of every link in your chain of argument.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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This can raise resting heart rate, increase weakness and fatigue, and reduce endurance—even during everyday activities, not just exercise.—
Katharine Gammon,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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When the estrogen hormone declines during perimenopause, the body’s insulin sensitivity decreases, too, which affects overall metabolism.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the price sensitivity of consumers for weight loss drugs remains a big unknown, which makes greater volumes and more access points important.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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