compromised
Compromised (adjective) means Weakened, damaged, or exposed to risk. Example: “The account was flagged as compromised after suspicious logins.”
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Weakened, damaged, or exposed to risk.
"The account was flagged as compromised after suspicious logins."
"His compromised immune system meant he had to avoid crowded places."
"The evidence was compromised when someone moved it before the inspector arrived."
How to use compromised
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPut at risk or made vulnerable, often through a security breach or damaged integrity.
Common pairings
compromised account
compromised system
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Frequently asked questions
What does “compromised” mean?
The word “compromised” means weakened, damaged, or exposed to risk. In plain terms, put at risk or made vulnerable, often through a security breach or damaged integrity.
How do you use “compromised” in a sentence?
Here is “compromised” used in a sentence: “The account was flagged as compromised after suspicious logins.”
What part of speech is “compromised”?
“Compromised” is an adjective.
Is “compromised” a common word?
“Compromised” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
What does it mean when a system is described as compromised?
When a system or account is described as compromised, it means it has been weakened, damaged, or exposed to risk, often through unauthorized access or a security breach. The term is widely used in computing to describe systems that have been infiltrated.
Is compromised used only for computer security?
No, compromised can describe anything weakened or exposed to risk, including a person's health, an organization's integrity, or a physical structure, not just computer systems.
What is the difference between compromised and vulnerable?
Vulnerable describes something exposed to potential harm or attack, while compromised describes something that has already been weakened, damaged, or breached. A vulnerable system may become compromised if the weakness is actually exploited.
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