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vulnerable Synonyms

Another word for vulnerable

Choosing another word for vulnerable depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Susceptible to physical, emotional, or systemic harm, damage, or exploitation.

Usage Example

"Young seedlings are particularly susceptible to sudden drops in temperature during early spring."

Strongest
susceptible
defenseless
exposed
unprotected
Strong
fragile
unguarded
helpless
precarious
sensitive

• adjective (Context 2)

Willing to show emotion or allow one's weaknesses to be seen; emotionally open and unguarded.

Usage Example

"Building deep trust in a relationship requires both partners to be honest and open with one another."

Strong
open
unguarded
candid
raw
Weak
sincere

• adjective (Context 3)

Designating a species or population categorized as facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium-term future.

Usage Example

"Due to rapid habitat loss, the snow leopard is officially classified as a threatened species by conservationists."

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threatened
Strong
endangered
imperiled

Opposites of vulnerable

The opposite of vulnerable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

nonvulnerable
invulnerable
guarded
protected
resilient
secure
resistant
thriving
See all opposites of vulnerable

• Nearby Words

vulgarize
vulgarly
vulnerability
vulnerable
vulnerably
vulpine
vulture

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Vulnerable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/vulnerable
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