Synonyms of susceptibility

susceptibility

noun

sə-ˌsep-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

as in vulnerability

the quality or state of having little resistance to some outside agent

his aunt's unfortunate susceptibility to viruses meant she was nearly always sick

a country parson who had a well-known susceptibility to anyone with a hard-luck story

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vulnerability
• sensitivity
• weakness
• exposure
• proneness
• defenselessness
• predisposition
• helplessness
• powerlessness
• feebleness
• passivity
• receptivity
• openness
• infirmity
• frailty
• receptiveness
• gullibility
• naiveté
• naïveté
• passiveness
• easiness
• liability
• credulity
• naivete
• frailness
• credulousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• invulnerability
• immunity
• impenetrability
• invincibility
• indomitability
• indomitableness

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of susceptibility

There’s also a growing body of research that’s studying how the microbiome impacts IBD susceptibility, per the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Issues. —Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024

Cauliflower requires cool temperatures for growing, consistent watering, and ongoing attention due to its susceptibility to pests. —Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2024

Several factors, however, determine the susceptibility to hacking, such as overall network security, device security features and type of monitor. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2024

Through how the rats processed this negative-then-positive stimuli, the researchers gained fascinating new insights into individual susceptibility to addiction. —New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024