word
Vulnerable
VUH-lnur-uh-buhl
/ˈvʌlnɜːrʌbʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
vulnerable
Dictionary meaning
Capable of being wounded or hurt.
Examples
- The human body has many vulnerable parts.
- The government is vulnerable to bribery.
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