defenseless

Example Sentences

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Ukraine’s most sophisticated attack drone is about as stealthy as a crop duster: slow, low-flying and completely defenseless.

From Seattle Times

“There are few things more depraved than targeting the vulnerable and defenseless,” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted, adding that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be held “to account for his terrible crimes.”

From Seattle Times

On Christmas trips back to Scotland, the couple play the storied links course that can be fearsome but was defenseless in mostly perfect conditions for the final round.

From Fox News

I hope my own defenseless seatmate will use it on me the next time I fly.

From Washington Post

“I believe that it is wrong to kill, but it is especially wrong to kill the defenseless,” he said in court.

From Washington Post