Vulnerable

Synonyms of vulnerable

• open
• defenseless
• exposed
• susceptible
• at risk

Antonyms of vulnerable

• secure
• protected
• guarded
• resilient
• invulnerable

Collocations of vulnerable

vulnerable position

Frequency: 70 %

She found herself in a vulnerable position after losing her job.

vulnerable situation

Frequency: 65 %

Being alone in a foreign country put her in a vulnerable situation.

vulnerable population

Frequency: 60 %

The organization focuses on helping vulnerable populations in the community.

vulnerable state

Frequency: 50 %

After the accident, he was in a vulnerable state both physically and emotionally.

Idiomatic Expressions for vulnerable

• Phrase: vulnerable sector
  Meaning: a specific area or group that is particularly susceptible to risk or danger
  Usage: The government implemented measures to protect the vulnerable sector of the population during the pandemic.