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sinkable
This term describes a vulnerability to descent or failure, whether literal or figurative. In a maritime context, it refers to the physical capacity of a vessel to be overwhelmed by water, often used in technical discussions about hull integrity or buoyancy. It carries a sense of precariousness, suggesting that the object is not impervious to the forces acting against it.
When applied to people or reputations, the word shifts toward a social or professional connotation of fragility. It suggests that a person's status is no longer secure and that a single mistake or revelation could lead to a total collapse of their standing. This usage is less common than the physical sense but provides a sharp contrast to the concept of being unsinkable.
Meanings
Examples
The old wooden raft looked far too sinkable for a trip across the lake.
Is this prototype actually sinkable or will it float indefinitely?
The captain realized the damaged hull made the ship completely sinkable.
I wonder if this small boat is sinkable if we all jump in at once.
No empire is truly unsinkable given enough time and internal decay.
His reputation seemed solid but it was actually quite sinkable.
The company's stock price is plummeting and the whole venture looks sinkable now.
They thought their lead in the polls was safe but it proved to be sinkable.