DEFENSELESS

defenseless, defenceless

(adjective) lacking weapons for self-defense

naked, defenseless

(adjective) having no protecting or concealing cover; “naked to mine enemies”- Shakespeare

defenseless, defenceless

(adjective) lacking protection or support; “a defenseless child”

defenseless, defenceless, defenselessly, defencelessly

(adverb) without defense; “the child was standing in the middle of the crossfire, defenselessly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

defenseless (comparative more defenseless, superlative most defenseless)

Lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack.

Source: Wiktionary


De*fense"less, a.

Definition: Destitute of defense; unprepared to resist attack; unable to oppose; unprotected.

– De*fense"less*ly, adv.

– De*fense"less*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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