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vulnerability

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/ˌvʌlnəˈbɪləti/ · vul-ne-ra-bil-i-ty

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being harmed or attacked.

Meanings

nounformal

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

susceptibilityweaknessexposureحساسیتکمزورینقصان

Antonyms

strengthprotectiondefenseطاقتتحفظدفاع

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.

Easily Confused With

fragility:Fragility refers to the quality of being easily broken or damaged, while vulnerability encompasses a broader range of susceptibility to harm.

Word Family

vulnerable
adjectiveحساس
vulnerably
adverbنرمی سے

See Also

💡 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.

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🗣️ 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.