defenceless
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Adjective — Without protection; unable to defend oneself.
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Etymology
From defence + the suffix -less ("without").
Full origin of defenceless →Frequently asked questions
What does “defenceless” mean?
The word “defenceless” means without protection; unable to defend oneself.
How do you pronounce “defenceless”?
“Defenceless” is pronounced dih-FEHNS-luhs (/dɪˈfɛnsləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “defenceless” in a sentence?
Here is “defenceless” used in a sentence: “The villagers were left defenceless after the soldiers withdrew.”
What part of speech is “defenceless”?
“Defenceless” is an adjective.