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- [dih-fens]
- /dɪˈfɛns/
- /dɪˈfens.ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-fens]
- /dɪˈfɛns/
Definitions of defenceless word
- adjective defenceless If someone or something is defenceless, they are weak and unable to defend themselves properly. 3
- abbreviation DEFENCELESS defense. 1
- noun defenceless Without defence; undefended. 1
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Parts of speech for Defenceless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
defenceless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
defenceless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defenceless
adjective defenceless
- unprotected — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- unarmed — without weapons or armor.
- unguarded — not guarded; unprotected; undefended.
- vulnerable — capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt, as by a weapon: a vulnerable part of the body.
- helpless — unable to help oneself; weak or dependent: a helpless invalid.
Antonyms for defenceless
adjective defenceless
- protected — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- powerful — physically strong, as a person: a large, powerful athlete.
- strong — having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.
Top questions with defenceless
- show me how defenceless you really are?
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Matching words
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