defenselessness

de·fen·se·lessness

UK/dɪˈfɛnsləsnəs/ uncommon

noun

the property of being helpless in the face of attack

Synonyms

defencelessness
unprotectedness

Origin

From defenseless + -ness.

Related words

Broader terms

vulnerability

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Grammar

noun
singular	defenselessness
plural	defenselessnesses

Nearby words

defending team defenestrate defenestration defense defenseless Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency defense attorney defense contractor Defense Department defense force

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