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Definition: (adjective) Easily hurt physically or emotionally; open to attack, harm, or damage.

Sense 1: (Physical) In a state of susceptibility to injury or harm.

Example Sentence: The child's delicate skin made him more vulnerable to sunburn.

Sense 2: (Emotional) Exposed to emotional injury or susceptible to being deeply affected.

Example Sentence: After the breakup, she felt vulnerable and found it challenging to trust others again.

Sense 3: (General) Lacking protection or defense.

Example Sentence: The exposed electrical wires made the entire building vulnerable to fire accidents.

Sense 4: (Local) Referring to a specific vulnerable group or area.

Example Sentence: The initiative aims to provide support to the vulnerable elderly population in our community.

Sense 5: (Popular) Used to describe someone easily influenced or taken advantage of.

Example Sentence: The charismatic leader exploited their vulnerable followers for personal gain.

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