VULNERABILITY Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

vulnerability

noun

Definition of vulnerability

as in susceptibility

the quality or state of having little resistance to some outside agent vulnerability to infection

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as in exposure

the state of being left without shelter or protection against something harmful the vulnerability of the car to vandalism when it's parked on the street

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Recent Examples of vulnerability The emergence of Anthropic's Mythos in April, which made clear that AI, left unchecked and unsecured, could be leveraged by bad actors to exploit previously undiscovered vulnerabilities. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 What Happens Next AI will continue accelerating vulnerability discovery. — Aaron Mitchell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The United States, Canada, and Mexico may need to work together to raise tariffs strategically in the future to address other vulnerabilities. — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026 Once the immediate aftermath of the disaster is dealt with, the question of how to restore power, roads, bridges, schools and health facilities quickly without rebuilding the same vulnerabilities should be on top of Nepalese authorities’ minds. — Victoria Milko, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 Once the immediate aftermath of the disaster is dealt with, the question of how to restore power, roads, bridges, schools and health facilities quickly without rebuilding the same vulnerabilities should be on top of Nepalese authorities' minds. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Most crucially, the vulnerability and power Madix demonstrated during her breakup had completely changed her public perception. — Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 2026 The Framework for Research Ethics in Terrorism Studies gives review boards a structured set of questions covering participant vulnerability, consent, anonymity, data security and the safety of the researcher. — Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 But because Sara is indeed only 17, wisdom is tempered by a quivering vulnerability as the reality of her pregnancy presses upon her, body and soul, forcing her to open up to Lina and discover the possibility of solidarity. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerability

Noun

More fertilizer will likely bring about a higher quality lawn, but along with that carpet-like appearance comes higher water demands, more mowing, and in some cases, a greater susceptibility to pests and diseases.

— Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
The new approach instead attempts to exploit the different chemical susceptibilities of the polymers.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of susceptibility

Noun

The study defined high-exposure counties as having median annual emissions of 51 pounds of ethylbenzene and 44 pounds of toulene.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Shape-memory polymers can be programmed to return to a particular shape after exposure to a stimulus, often heat.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of exposure

Noun

Researchers point out that this ability could make maritime simulations more realistic while helping identify weaknesses in operational plans.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Summary Several investor rights firms are threatening class actions against into Suja Life after its stock plummeted following disappointing Q2 earnings and reduced guidance, attributed to grocery channel weakness.

— Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of weakness

Noun

Nonetheless, no agreements have been reached yet, partly because of the complexities of the issues surrounding AI, as well as sensitivities around how Hollywood talent and unions would react, the sources said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Besides a wide-field infrared camera that matches Hubble’s sensitivity but is 1,000 times faster, Roman holds an instrument to block out starlight.

— Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

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