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defenceless

/dɪˈfɛns.ləs/

defencelessadjective

more defenceless

Comp.

most defenceless

Super.

/dɪˈfɛns.ləs/

Translations

The defenceless animal was left alone in the wild.

Беззащитное животное осталось одно в дикой природе.

Definitions

Lacking protection or support; vulnerable to harm or attack.

The defenceless village was left exposed to the invading forces.

Unable to protect oneself from physical or emotional harm.

The defenceless puppy cowered in the corner, frightened by the loud noises.

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Antonyms

defencelessnoun

defenceless

/dɪˈfensləs/

Used substantively with the definite article to denote people or creatures unable to defend themselves.

Definitions

People or creatures who are unable to defend themselves.

A just society must protect the defenceless from exploitation.

Synonyms

sitting duck

easy mark