IELTS Anvil

susceptible

CEFR: C1
Likely, vulnerable, or liable to be influenced, harmed, or infected by a specific disease, advertisement, or emotional suggestion.

Synonyms

  • vulnerable
  • prone
  • predisposed

Common Collocations

  • susceptible to disease
  • susceptible to fraud
  • highly susceptible

Example Sentence

Adolescents are particularly susceptible to targeted marketing campaigns embedded within social media algorithms.

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