Defenseless
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈfɛnsləs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Defenseless is an adjective meaning Lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack.
Meaning
Lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack.
Example Sentences
Her look, her attitude, her words were eloquent of the age-old appeal of defenseless woman to her natural protector—man.
On the port tack layline , you're defenseless against starboard tackers — you have to dip them , no matter how much you may lose doing it — and the wind shadow of boats spinnakering away from the mark can cost you plenty.
Word Forms
- defenceless
Synonyms for defenseless
Depending on context, synonyms include naked, vulnerable, unprotected, defenceless, unarmed, defencelessly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include defenceless, unarmed, unprotected, defencelessly, naked, vulnerable.
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