IELTS Anvil

vulnerable

CEFR: B2
Susceptible to physical harm, mechanical damage, electronic hacking, or environmental degradation due to lack of shielding.

Synonyms

  • susceptible
  • defenceless
  • exposed

Common Collocations

  • vulnerable population
  • vulnerable to attack
  • highly vulnerable

Example Sentence

Early exposed electrical wiring was highly vulnerable to corrosion from road salt and rainwater spray.

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