susceptibility

1. N-VAR If you have a susceptibility to something unpleasant, you are likely to be affected by it. 易受影响(或损害)的状况

...his increased susceptibility to infections. ...他越来越容易受感染的体质。

2. N-PLURAL A person's susceptibilities are feelings which can be easily hurt. 感情的脆弱点[正式]

I am well aware that in saying this I shall outrage a few susceptibilities. 我十分清楚这样说会戳到一些人的痛处。