Synonyms for

Susceptible

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

Definition

likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing

Synonyms & similar words

unsusceptible vulnerable prone open exposed liable subject predisposed disposed inclined sensitive receptive impressionable suggestible gullible credulous naive green unsuspecting trusting

Synonyms by register

Formal

vulnerable prone liable exposed

Informal

easily hurt a pushover soft weak

Literary

impressionable tender

Antonyms

resistant immune unaffected invulnerable hardy resilient

Common collocations

  • susceptible to disease
  • susceptible to influence
  • susceptible to damage
  • susceptible to suggestion
  • highly susceptible
  • particularly susceptible
  • susceptible to infection

Word family

noun susceptibility
adjective susceptible
adverb susceptibly

Usage note

Often followed by 'to'. Implies a lack of resistance or a tendency to be affected by something negative.

Example sentences

  1. The baby was susceptible to catching a cold because of her weak immune system.
  2. Some people are more susceptible to allergic reactions than others.
  3. The old house was susceptible to termite damage and needed to be treated.
  4. The company's reputation was susceptible to damage after the scandal was exposed.
  5. She was susceptible to the flu because she had not gotten vaccinated.

Quotes

  • The mind is susceptible of being led astray by the imagination as well as by reason.
  • The mind is so susceptible of impressions that a single foolish or vicious action often produces a lasting sorrow.
  • The heart is so susceptible of love that it can never be entirely satisfied without it.

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