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Synonyms and Antonyms of vulnerable

1 being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
  • I'm vulnerable to sunburn whenever I go out in the sun
Synonyms of vulnerable

endangered, exposed, liable, open, sensitive, subject (to), susceptible
Words Related to vulnerable

likely, prone

uncovered, undefended, unguarded, unprotected, unscreened, unsecured
Phrases Synonymous with vulnerable

at risk, in deep water, in jeopardy
Near Antonyms of vulnerable

covered, guarded, protected, safeguarded, screened, secured, sheltered, shielded, warded
Antonyms of vulnerable

insusceptible, invulnerable, unexposed, unsusceptible
2 lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack
  • vulnerable baby chicks
Synonyms of vulnerable

defenseless, exposed, helpless, susceptible, undefended, unguarded, unprotected, unresistant
Words Related to vulnerable

indefensible, untenable

uncovered, unsafe

overcome, preyed (on or upon)

disarmed, passive, resistless, unarmed

feeble, frail, weak

abandoned, high and dry, marooned
Phrases Synonymous with vulnerable

in the lurch
Near Antonyms of vulnerable

defensible

covered, fortified, safe, screened, secure, sheltered

armed, armored

immune, impenetrable, impregnable, invincible, strong, unassailable, unbeatable, unconquerable

almighty, omnipotent
Antonyms of vulnerable

guarded, invulnerable, protected, resistant, shielded

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