adjective
defenseless
dih-FEHNS-luhs
Defenseless (adjective) means Without protection; unable to defend oneself. Example: “The kitten was defenseless against the larger animals.”
adjective
1
Without protection; unable to defend oneself.
"The kitten was defenseless against the larger animals."
How to use defenseless
Learner’s notes
UK vs US
American spelling; British English writes "defenceless."
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more defenseless
- Superlative
- most defenseless
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The kitten was _____ against the larger animals.
Etymology
From defense + -less.
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for defenseless
useless
ageless
wireless
hopeless
homeless
tireless
careless
lifeless
baseless
clueless
timeless
loveless
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Frequently asked questions
What does “defenseless” mean?
The word “defenseless” means without protection; unable to defend oneself.
How do you pronounce “defenseless”?
“Defenseless” is pronounced dih-FEHNS-luhs (/dɪˈfɛnsləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “defenseless” in a sentence?
Here is “defenseless” used in a sentence: “The kitten was defenseless against the larger animals.”
What part of speech is “defenseless”?
“Defenseless” is an adjective.
