susceptible

Definitions

Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

Easily influenced by feelings or emotions; impressionable.

Capable of undergoing or being affected by a specified action or process.

Examples

Older adults are often more susceptible to respiratory infections during the winter months.

The young saplings are highly susceptible to damage from strong winds and frost.

His charming personality made him susceptible to the influence of his charismatic friends.

Synonyms

vulnerable prone exposed sensitive liable predisposed impressionable

Antonyms

resistant immune invulnerable unaffected insensitive resilient hardened