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susceptible
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
Adjective
comp: more susceptiblesup: most susceptible
This word carries a sense of openness or vulnerability, often implying a lack of defense. When used regarding health or emotion, it suggests a precarious state where an external force can easily trigger a negative reaction or a change in state.
When paired with the preposition of, the meaning shifts toward capacity or potential. It describes a situation where a piece of information or a physical object possesses the inherent quality to be molded, interpreted, or changed in a specific way.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon; Victoria is in a boardroom, David is hiding in the breakroom.
Victoria
Your plan is way too susceptible to market swings. Cut the fluff.
David
I'll pivot the strategy and touch base with you by EOD.
💡
Victoria uses 'susceptible' to criticize the vulnerability of David's business plan. David responds using corporate jargon ('pivot', 'touch base', 'EOD') to mask his nervousness, reflecting their power dynamic.