susceptible meaning and examples

Meaning

“Susceptible” means easily influenced, affected, or harmed by something. It describes a person or thing that is sensitive or vulnerable to certain influences or conditions.

Grammar and Usage

• Part of speech: Adjective

• Common patterns:

  • susceptible to something
  • be susceptible to + noun/gerund

Examples of usage patterns:

• susceptible to disease
• susceptible to flattery
• susceptible to damage
• susceptible to cold weather

Common Phrases

• susceptible to infection – easily get sick
• susceptible to influence – easily influenced by others
• susceptible to stress – sensitive to stressful situations
• highly susceptible to – strongly affected by something

Collocations

Examples

1. Children are more susceptible to colds than adults.
2. People who lack sleep are susceptible to stress.
3. The old wooden bridge is susceptible to damage during storms.
4. She’s susceptible to flattery, so people often praise her to get favors.
5. Some plants are susceptible to frost in early spring.
6. Weak immune systems make individuals susceptible to infection.
7. Emotional people are sometimes susceptible to manipulation.
8. The region is susceptible to earthquakes.

Synonyms or Related

• vulnerable
• sensitive
• prone
• liable
• open (to)

Antonym

• resistant
• immune
• insusceptible