vulnerability
intermediateB2/ˌvʌlnəˈbɪləti/ · vul-ne-ra-bil-i-ty
The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being harmed or attacked.
Meanings
The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being harmed or attacked.
ایسی کیفیت یا حالت جس میں کسی نقصان یا حملے کے امکانات موجود ہوں۔
نرمی
narmi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- vulnerability to attack
- vulnerability assessment
- emotional vulnerability
Example Sentences
His vulnerability made it difficult for him to trust others.
اس کی نرمی نے دوسروں پر بھروسہ کرنا مشکل بنا دیا۔
Us ki narmi ne doosron par bharosa karna mushkil bana diya.
In today's digital world, cybersecurity vulnerabilities can lead to major breaches.
آج کی ڈیجیٹل دنیا میں، سائبر سیکیورٹی کی نرمی بڑی خلاف ورزیوں کا باعث بن سکتی ہے۔
Aaj ki digital duniya mein, cyber security ki narmi badi khilaf varziyon ka bais ban sakti hai.
Social vulnerability affects the well-being of many individuals in disadvantaged communities.
سماجی نرمی بہت سے افراد کی فلاح و بہبود پر اثر انداز ہوتی ہے۔
Samaji narmi bohot se afrad ki falah aur behbood par asar andaz hoti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember that 'vulnerability' is related to being 'vulnerable' - picture an unprotected area that can be harmed.
Imagine a shield that has cracks or is missing in some areas, exposing a target behind it.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
یہ دنیا ایک میدانِ جنگ ہے، جہاںہزاروں کمزوریاں ہیں ہر سمت۔
Yeh duniya aik maidan-e-jang hai, jahan hazaron kamzoriyan hain har simt.
This world is a battlefield, where there are thousands of vulnerabilities in every direction.
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کمزوروں کی مدد کرنا عزت ہے۔
Kamzoron ki madad karna izzat hai.
Helping the weak is honor.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "vulnerabilis" — able to be wounded
First known use: 15th century
The term has evolved from Latin roots related to being open to injury, both physically and emotionally.