Category:Vulnerable

Vul"ner*a*ble, a. Etym: [l. vulnerabilis wounding, injurious, from Vulnerare to wound, vulnus a wound; akin to skr. vra: cf. F. Vulnérable.]

1. Capable of being wounded; susceptible of wounds or external Injuries; as, a vulnerable body. Achilles was vulnerable in his heel; and there will be wanting a Paris to infix the dart. Dr. T. Dwight.

2. Liable to injury; subject to be affected injuriously; assailable; As, a vulnerable reputation. His skill in finding out the vulnerable parts of strong minds was Consummate. Macaulay.