defenceless

UK
/dɪˈfɛns.ləs/
US
/dɪˈfɛns.ləs/
defencelessadjective
more defenceless
Comp.
most defenceless
Super.
UK
/dɪˈfɛns.ləs/
US
/dɪˈfɛns.ləs/
Traductions
The defenceless animal was left alone in the wild.
Беззащитное животное осталось одно в дикой природе.
Définitions
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
defenceless
pl
UK
/dɪˈfensləs/
US
/dɪˈfensləs/
Used substantively with the definite article to denote people or creatures unable to defend themselves.
Définitions
People or creatures who are unable to defend themselves.
A just society must protect the defenceless from exploitation.
Synonymes