compromised

com-pro-mised · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Weakened or made vulnerable.

  2. 2.

    Past tense and past participle of compromise.

  3. 3.

    Exposed to danger or risk; no longer secure.

  4. 4.

    Having had integrity or reputation damaged.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    compromised system — a computer system that has been breached
  • •
    compromised position — a vulnerable or embarrassing situation

Related words

Antonyms: protected, safe, secure
See also: compromise, vulnerable, weakened
Synonyms: damaged, endangered, undermined, weakened

Etymology

From Latin "compromissum" meaning a mutual promise, from "com-" (together) and "promittere" (to promise).