compromised
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
That has been exposed to danger, risk, or discredit.
Adjective
Examples
For our purposes, it is sufficient to note that dysregulation of desquamatory protease activity in the SC is often involved in conditions of compromised skin barrier.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “compromised” mean?
That has been exposed to danger, risk, or discredit.
Is “compromised” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.