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defenseless

/dɪˈfɛns.lɪs/ adjective · British & US

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What does defenseless mean?

adjective

Lacking defense or protection; unable to defend oneself.

Example

"The defenseless child was unable to fend off the attacker."

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Etymologically related

defend defense defensive defender

Synonyms for defenseless

vulnerable helpless powerless exposed unprotected weak

Antonyms of defenseless

defensive protected guarded

Rhymes with defenseless

offenseless senseless offensive offense