Vulnerability

Word VULNERABILITY
Character 13
Hyphenation vul ner a bil i ty
Pronunciations /ˌvʌlnəɹəˈbɪlɪti/

Definitions and meanings of "Vulnerability"

What do we mean by vulnerability?

Susceptibility to attack or injury; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.

A specific weakness in the protections or defences surrounding someone or something.

A weakness which allows an attacker to reduce a system's security

Synonyms and Antonyms for Vulnerability

The word "vulnerability" in example sentences

The increase in vulnerability is far more dramatic in the developing world, where in an average year tens of thousands of people die in weather-related disasters. ❋ Daniel Sarewit (2000)

He concludes, "I believe sometimes our vulnerability is our strength." ❋ BA Haller (2008)

Well, the Internet messaging system then shut down part of its service after that hacking was discovered because of what it described as a vulnerability in the mobile posting system. ❋ Unknown (2009)

As many economists see it, the economy's main long-term vulnerability is the combination of negative government saving — that is, deficits — and low private saving, which together make the United States dependent on foreign capital. ❋ Unknown (2005)

An intensely private and dedicated professional, she was attracted by what she called the vulnerability of the great artist. ❋ Michael Coveney (2011)

The real vulnerability is with the homeless youth who have nowhere to go -- and whom this bill would target. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Your honesty and vulnerability is so beautiful and inspiring. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Colts 'vulnerability is their defense, particularly against the run. ❋ Brian Burke (2010)

As such, it has less of a cushion, thereby increasing its medium-term vulnerability to capital from abroad. ❋ Mohamed A. El-Erian (2011)

Robin's vulnerability is part of his essential character. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Their relationship feels authentic, and their humanity and vulnerability is on full display as they struggle to reconcile their love with their betrayals. ❋ Unknown (2010)

“The vulnerability is something [we] have known about for years,” said US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Oil's policy vulnerability is not so much the pollution it causes. ❋ Carl Pope (2010)

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