Words Related To Vulnerability

adjective describing someone or something that is unable to defend themselves or resist an attack

• The defenseless child was left alone in the park.
• She felt defenseless without her phone to call for help.
• He was totally defenseless against her teasing.
• The small business was defenseless against the corporate giants.

noun the quality or state of being fragile; delicateness or brittleness

• The fragility of the antique vase made it a challenge to transport safely.
• I learned the hard way about the fragility of my phone screen when it cracked after a small drop.
• I can't believe how easily his ego shattered, talk about fragility!
• The fragility of their relationship became apparent when they couldn't weather a small disagreement.