vulnerable

(vŭlˈnər-ə-bəl)

1. a. Susceptible to physical or emotional injury.
   b. Susceptible to attack: “We are vulnerable both by water and land, without either fleet or army” (Alexander Hamilton).
   c. Open to censure or criticism; assailable.
2. a. Liable to succumb, as to persuasion or temptation.
   b. Games In a position to receive greater penalties or bonuses in a hand of bridge. In a rubber, used of the pair of players who score 100 points toward game.

Related Forms:

• vulˌner·a·bilˈi·ty, vulˈner·a·ble·ness noun

• vulˈner·a·bly adverb