Word of the Day: Vulnerable

Nov 16, 2025, 07:30 IST

The word of the day is Vulnerable. Develop your vocabulary by learning the meaning, origin, usage, synonyms, and antonyms of vulnerable here.

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Word of the Day: Vulnerable

The word of the day is Vulnerable. Let's take a quick look at its meaning, origin, usage, synonyms, and antonyms.

Type

Adjective

Meaning of Vulnerable

Vulnerable refers to the state of being open to harm, attack, criticism, or emotional hurt. It describes someone or something that is not fully protected and can be easily affected by external influences.

Vulnerable- Origin

The word Vulnerable comes from the Latin word vulnerabilis, derived from vulnerare, meaning “to wound.” It entered the English language in the early 17th century and has since been used to describe both physical and emotional susceptibility.

Vulnerable- Usage

Children are often more vulnerable to infections because their immunity is still developing.

Sharing your feelings can make you feel vulnerable, but it also strengthens relationships.

Vulnerable- Synonyms

Exposed, sensitive, weak, defenseless, unprotected

Vulnerable- Antonyms

Protected, secure, strong, guarded, safe

Conclusion

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