defenceless Definition
- 1without protection or defense
- 2unable to defend oneself physically or emotionally
Using defenceless: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "defenceless" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The civilians were left defenceless against the enemy's attack.
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The child was left defenceless and alone in the park.
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The victim felt defenceless against the bully's verbal abuse.
defenceless Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for defenceless
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Summary: defenceless in Brief
The term 'defenceless' [dɪˈfɛnsləs] describes a state of being without protection or defense, either physically or emotionally. It is often used to describe situations where someone is vulnerable and unable to defend themselves, such as 'The child was left defenceless and alone in the park.' 'Defenceless' has formal synonyms like 'unprotected' and 'vulnerable,' and informal synonyms like 'open' and 'wide open.'
