adjective
- unable to protect oneself from harm or attack; vulnerable
Examples
- The small village was defenseless against the approaching army.
- She felt defenseless without her lawyer present during questioning.
- The baby birds were defenseless in their nest.
- After losing his job, he felt defenseless against mounting bills.
- The elderly woman appeared defenseless walking alone at night.
- Without proper equipment, the hikers were defenseless against the storm.