defenceless

UK
/dɪˈfɛns.ləs/
US
/dɪˈfɛns.ləs/
defencelessadjective
more defenceless
Comp.
most defenceless
Super.
UK
/dɪˈfɛns.ləs/
US
/dɪˈfɛns.ləs/
Traduzioni
sans défense
The defenceless village was left exposed to the invading forces.
Le village sans défense a été laissé exposé aux forces d'invasion.
Definizioni
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.
Traduzioni
sans défenseEmploi substantivé au pluriel.
A just society must protect the defenceless from exploitation.
Une société juste doit protéger les sans défense contre l'exploitation.
Definizioni
People or creatures who are unable to defend themselves.
A just society must protect the defenceless from exploitation.