Synonyms of vulnerable
8 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for vulnerable is weak. Other synonyms of vulnerable are unguarded. The opposite of vulnerable is invulnerable.
Synonyms and similar words for vulnerable
adjectiveExposed to attack.
- defencelessWithout defence; undefended.
- helpless
- powerless
- unguardedHaving no guard or protection; vulnerable.
- unprotectedNot protected; lacking defence or protection; exposed.
- weakLacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
- woundableCapable of being wounded; vulnerable.
- soft
Opposite of vulnerable
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “exposed to attack”.
- durableAble to resist wear or decay; lasting; enduring.
- indomitableIncapable of being subdued, overcome, or vanquished.
- invincibleImpossible to defeat, destroy, or kill; too powerful to be defeated or overcome.
- invulnerableIncapable of being injured; not vulnerable.
- powerful
- strong
Meaning of vulnerable
- adjective More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
- adjective Open to disclosing one's inner thoughts and feelings, acting in spite of one's instinct to self-preservation.
- adjective More likely to be exposed to malicious programs or viruses.
vulnerable in other languages
Questions about synonyms of vulnerable
- What is another word for vulnerable?
- Vulnerable has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as weak and unguarded.
- What is the opposite of vulnerable?
- The opposite of vulnerable is invulnerable. Other antonyms of vulnerable are durable.
- What does vulnerable mean?
- Vulnerable means more or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: vulnerable (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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