compromised
adj.-
1 no longer safe (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediate Technical Computingused to describe something that is no longer secure or has been damaged by a threat.
describing a system, security measure, or physical structure that has been weakened or made vulnerable to attack or failure.
ExampleThe bank told its customers that their credit card details were compromised.
ExampleThe security breach left thousands of user accounts compromised, forcing the company to reset all passwords and implement two-factor authentication immediately.
UsageOften used in the context of digital security or structural integrity.
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2 morally weakened (adj.) C1 Advanced Formalhaving lost your reputation or standards because you did something dishonest or weak.
having one's reputation, integrity, or principles damaged or brought into suspicion.
ExampleThe politician's reputation was compromised after the scandal became public.
ExampleThe witness was considered compromised due to his previous business dealings with the defendant, making his testimony less credible to the jury.
Teacher's tipThis sense is common in political and legal contexts to describe someone who can no longer be trusted.
From compromise + -ed.