English · Word Candidate

vulnerability

/ˌvʌln(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: vulnerabilities

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The state of being vulnerable; susceptibility to attack or injury, either physical or emotional; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tình trạng dễ bị tấn công hoặc tổn thương

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Noun

Examples

The country recognized their defence vulnerability after an airplane landed in front of the central square without any consequences.

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).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A specific weakness in the protections or defences surrounding someone or something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

điểm yếu cụ thể trong bảo vệ

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “vulnerability” mean?

The state of being vulnerable; susceptibility to attack or injury, either physical or emotional; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.

Is “vulnerability” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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