vulnerably

IPA/ˈvʌlnərəbli/
IPA/ˈvʌlnərəbli/

vulnerably — adverb

1. in a manner that leaves a person open to being hurt, attacked, or taken advantag

1.副詞B2
釋義

in a manner that leaves a person open to being hurt, attacked, or taken advantage of — for example, confiding a painful memory without guarding yourself, or standing alone against a stronger opponent

例句

Amara spoke vulnerably about her years in foster care, voice trembling with each memory.

adverb + speak: describing personal pain openly

Dmitri stood vulnerably on the empty stage, alone under the bright light.

同義詞
  • defencelessly

    focuses on lacking the means to fight back; more physical in tone

  • openly

    stresses honesty and lack of concealment, without the connotation of danger

  • helplessly

    emphasises being unable to act on one's own behalf, rather than exposure to harm

反義詞
  • guardedly

    with emotional defences up, especially in conversation

  • securely

    in a way that is protected from danger or risk

用法筆記

Typically modifies verbs of communication (speak, confess, admit, share) or stance (stand, sit, wait) — rarely used with action verbs like 'run' or 'build.'

常見錯誤

❌She shared her story vulnerable.
✅She shared her story vulnerably.
💡'vulnerable' is an adjective; after an action verb like 'share,' use the adverb form 'vulnerably.'