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vulnerable

Pronunciation: [ˈvʌlnərəbl]

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Learn how to use vulnerable in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “safety”

(adjective) when someone or something is open to being hurt or harmed. It means they can easily be affected by danger or problems. Think of how a little bird might be vulnerable in a big storm.

Example

The injured animal was vulnerable and needed help to recover.

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The strong adult was not vulnerable at all and could take care of himself.

Example

Why do you think she felt vulnerable in that situation?

Context: “emotional health”

(adjective) when a person shows their true feelings and is open to being hurt by others' reactions. It’s like when you tell a friend your secret, making you feel vulnerable because they know something personal about you.

Example

He felt vulnerable when he shared his feelings with his best friend.

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She wasn’t vulnerable at all; she kept her feelings hidden.

Example

Have you ever felt vulnerable when talking about your feelings?

How to pronounce vulnerable

Pronunciation: [ˈvʌlnərəbl]

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