Susceptible Meaning in English
word
/səˈsɛptəbəɫ/
suh-SEP-tuh-buhl
/səsˈɛptəbəl/
suh-SEP-tuh-buhl
Definition
Easily affected or influenced by something, especially negative things like illness or criticism.
Usage & Nuances
Formal word, often used in scientific, medical, or technical contexts (e.g. 'susceptible to disease'). Usually followed by 'to' plus what someone or something is at risk of. Not the same as 'vulnerable', which has a broader meaning including emotional openness.
Spanish: susceptible - propensoPortuguese (BR): suscetível - propensoPortuguese (PT): suscetível - propensoChinese (Simplified): 易受影响的 - 易感的Chinese (Traditional): 易受影響的 - 易感的Hindi: संवेदनशील - प्रवृत्तArabic: قابل للتأثر - عُرضةBengali: সংবেদনশীল - প্রভাবিত হওয়া সহজRussian: восприимчивый - подверженныйJapanese: 影響を受けやすいVietnamese: dễ bị ảnh hưởng - nhạy cảm (với bệnh/chỉ trích)Korean: 민감한 - 영향을 받기 쉬운Turkish: duyarlı - hassas (etkiye açık)Urdu: حساس - اثر قبول کرنے والاIndonesian: rentan - mudah terpengaruh
Example Sentences
Children are often susceptible to colds.
basic
Some plants are susceptible to frost.
basic
He is susceptible to stress at work.
basic
After surgery, patients are more susceptible to infections.
natural
Don’t believe every rumor—you’re too susceptible to what people say.
natural
Some people are less susceptible to the effects of caffeine.
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