Vulnerable
10 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Exposed to the possibility of being attacked, harmed, or damaged, either physically or emotionally. It describes a state of susceptibility or weakness.
“The elderly are particularly vulnerable during extreme weather conditions.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈvʌln(ə)rəbl̩/
Syllables
vul·ner·a·ble
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Wordle
Contains multiple vowels U, E, A with letters V, L, N, R, B
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; the V and B provide value, good length word
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