Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

vulnerable

[vuhl-ner-uh-buhl] / ˈvʌl nər ə bəl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A network of hedgehog tunnels and holes in south-west London is playing a part in helping one of Britain's most vulnerable animals survive in the capital.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

“This is a very narrow, vulnerable target, these 10 to 15 refineries,” said Milov, who is now an opposition politician living abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

Cobalt is a critical ingredient in lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, but new research suggests the global cobalt supply chain may be far more vulnerable than previously recognized.

From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026

Watching Graham break into tears and whisper, “You really scared me,” is one of the most vulnerable moments I’ve witnessed in the last six months.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

But the swoop of one wing brushed the teetering wreckage of the giant robot pelican suit in a particularly vulnerable spot.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness




Vocabulary lists containing vulnerable


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "vulnerable" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com