vulnerable

1. vulnerable, susceptible

exposed to harm or attack

• El niño es vulnerable al frío.The child is vulnerable to the cold.
• La ciudad quedó vulnerable después del ataque.The city was left vulnerable after the attack.

2. vulnerable, defenseless

without sufficient protection or defense

• Los ancianos son vulnerables ante esta enfermedad.The elderly are vulnerable to this disease.
• El equipo se siente vulnerable sin su capitán.The team feels vulnerable without its captain.

3. emotionally vulnerable, sensitive

easily hurt emotionally

• A veces se muestra vulnerable con sus amigos.Sometimes he shows his vulnerable side with his friends.
• Me sentí vulnerable después de hablar de mis problemas.I felt vulnerable after talking about my problems.