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defenceless

/dɪˈfɛns.ləs/

Translations

defencelessadjective

more defenceless

Срав.

most defenceless

Превосх.

/dɪˈfɛns.ləs/

The defenceless animal was left alone in the wild.

Беззащитное животное осталось одно в дикой природе.

Synonyms

Antonyms

defencelessnoun

defenceless

множ.

/dɪˈfensləs/

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

Synonyms

sitting duck

easy mark

defencelessadjective

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.

defencelessnoun

People or creatures who are unable to defend themselves.

A just society must protect the defenceless from exploitation.