emotionally vulnerable

adjective phrase

Meaning

Susceptible to being easily hurt or upset due to a temporary or lasting state of openness and sensitivity.

Examples

She felt emotionally vulnerable after sharing her deepest fears with a stranger.
The grieving process left him feeling emotionally vulnerable and prone to sudden tears.

Synonyms: sensitive, fragile, guarded, exposed

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emotionally vulnerable

adjective phrase

Pronunciation: ɪˈmoʊʃənəli ˈvʌlnərəbəl

Definition

Susceptible to being easily hurt or upset due to a temporary or lasting state of openness and sensitivity.

Examples

She felt emotionally vulnerable after sharing her deepest fears with a stranger.
The grieving process left him feeling emotionally vulnerable and prone to sudden tears.

Synonyms of emotionally vulnerable

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