Synonyms for

Susceptibility

Verb / sʌˌseptʌˈbɪlʌti: / Another word for susceptibility — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The state or quality of being easily affected or influenced by something.

Synonyms & similar words

unsusceptibility susceptibleness vulnerability sensitivity receptivity impressionability fragility defenselessness openness exposure liability propensity inclination tendency proneness likelihood chance risk peril hazard danger threat

Example sentences

  1. His susceptibility to peer pressure led him to make bad decisions.
  2. She had a susceptibility to allergies and always carried an EpiPen.
  3. His susceptibility to flattery made him an easy target for con artists.
  4. The susceptibility of the plant to disease made it difficult to cultivate.
  5. The company's susceptibility to economic downturns made it a risky investment.

Quotes

  • "A man's susceptibility to flattery is an indication of his self-esteem." - Jean de la Bruyere
  • "Women have a wonderful instinct about things. They can discover everything except the obvious." - Oscar Wilde
  • "The susceptibility to impressions is in proportion to the sensibility." - William Hazlitt

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