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defenseless

de·fen·se·less

UK/dɪˈfɛnsləs/ US/dɪˈfɛnslʌs/ fairly common
adverb (1) adjective (3)

adverb

1.

without defense

  • “the child was standing in the middle of the crossfire, defenselessly”
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adjective

1.

lacking protection or support

  • “a defenseless child”
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2.

having no protecting or concealing cover

  • “naked to mine enemies” Shakespeare
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3.

lacking weapons for self-defense

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Origin

From defense + -less.

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