Unprotected vs. Vulnerable — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Unprotected and Vulnerable
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Definitions
Unprotected
Unprotected is a 1916 American drama silent film directed by James Young, written by James Hatton, and starring Blanche Sweet, Theodore Roberts, Ernest Joy, Tom Forman, Walter Long and Mrs. Lewis McCord.
Vulnerable
Susceptible to physical harm or damage
Trees that are vulnerable to insects.
Unprotected
Not protected; open to assault, injury, damage, or theft.
Vulnerable
Susceptible to emotional injury, especially in being easily hurt
A lonely child who is vulnerable to teasing.
Unprotected
Engaged in without taking precautions against the risk of pregnancy or infection by sexually transmitted disease.
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Vulnerable
Susceptible to attack
“We are vulnerable both by water and land, without either fleet or army” (Alexander Hamilton).
Unprotected
Not protected; lacking defence or protection; exposed.
Vulnerable
Open to censure or criticism; assailable
The mayor is vulnerable to criticism on the issue.
Unprotected
Lacking protection or defense
Vulnerable
Susceptible to loss or poor performance
A team that is vulnerable going into the tournament.
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Unprotected
Lacking protection or a guard;
An unguarded gate
His unguarded queen was open to attack
Vulnerable
(Games) In a position to receive greater penalties or bonuses in a hand of bridge. In a rubber, used of the pair of players who score 100 points toward game.
Vulnerable
More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
You are vulnerable to be bullied by someone at school.
Vulnerable
Open to disclosing one's inner thoughts and feelings, acting in spite of one's instinct to self-preservation.
It's okay to get vulnerable every now and again.
Vulnerable
(computing) More likely to be exposed to malicious programs or viruses.
A vulnerable PC with no antivirus software
Vulnerable
Capable of being wounded; susceptible of wounds or external injuries; as, a vulnerable body.
Achilles was vulnerable in his heel; and there will be wanting a Paris to infix the dart.
Vulnerable
Liable to injury; subject to be affected injuriously; assailable; as, a vulnerable reputation.
His skill in finding out the vulnerable parts of strong minds was consummate.
Vulnerable
Susceptible to attack;
A vulnerable bridge
Vulnerable
Susceptible to criticism or persuasion or temptation;
Vulnerable to bribery
An argument vulnerable to refutation
Vulnerable
Capable of being wounded or hurt;
Vulnerable parts of the body
Vulnerable
Susceptible to physical or emotional injury;
At a tender age
