English · Emotions & Feelings
vulnerability
/ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
[/ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/]
openness to harm
Advancednoun
Definition
The state of being easily hurt, emotionally or physically.
Example
Sharing her fears with the group required a vulnerability that she found surprisingly freeing.
Sharing her fears with the group required a vulnerability that she found surprisingly freeing.
Etymology
From Latin 'vulnerare' (to wound), from 'vulnus' (wound).
How & Where It’s Used
Increasingly valued in psychology as a path to genuine connection.