vulnerable
adjective
capable of or susceptible to being attacked, damaged, or hurt.
vulnerably
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a word derived from
vulnerable.
Example Sentences
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Maybe it is a fear of failure: If we vulnerably put ourselves out there, as a family in need, and don’t raise enough, our missed goal will hang out for the whole internet to see.
From Slate ● Feb. 19, 2026
Rant to the ones who don’t, leaving packages vulnerably visible.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2023
She vulnerably lived that in front of my cameras, but it was pretty excruciating to watch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2023
Of course, this works beautifully: Romance novel heroes know to listen to their partners, work to perceive and fulfill their needs, and express emotion vulnerably and honestly.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2020
Union isn't the only powerful black woman speaking publicly, candidly, and vulnerably about fertility challenges.
From Salon ● Dec. 12, 2018
