vulnerability
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: vulnerabilities
Sense 1
The state of being vulnerable; susceptibility to attack or injury, either physical or emotional; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.
Noun
Examples
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
A specific weakness in the protections or defences surrounding someone or something.
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.