Vulnerability
13 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. It represents susceptibility to damage or negative impacts.
“The security audit identified several vulnerability points in the network system.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌvʌln(ə)rəˈbɪlɪti/
Syllables
vul·ner·a·bil·i·ty
Related Words
Synonyms
susceptibilityweaknessfragility
Antonyms
invulnerability
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Wordle
Contains 'ITY' ending with multiple common letters; features 'VULNERABIL' prefix
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Scrabble
Worth 25 points; 'V' and 'Y' add scoring value
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