Definitions

defenseless

[di-fens-lis] / dɪˈfɛns lɪs /

ADJECTIVE

powerless, vulnerable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

helpless unarmed unprotected

WEAK

caught endangered exposed hands tied in line of fire indefensible like a clay pigeon like a sitting duck naked on the line on-the-spot open out on limb pigeon poor unguarded up the creek weak wide open

Antonyms

WEAK

powerful strong

Example Sentences

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DEFENSELESS: The Demon Deacons have to find a way to play better defense.

From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 2017

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