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- [dih-fend]
- /dɪˈfɛnd/
- /ˈʌndɪˈfendɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-fend]
- /dɪˈfɛnd/
Definitions of undefended word
- verb with object undefended to ward off attack from; guard against assault or injury (usually followed by from or against): The sentry defended the gate against sudden attack. 1
- verb with object undefended to maintain by argument, evidence, etc.; uphold: She defended her claim successfully. 1
- verb with object undefended to contest (a legal charge, claim, etc.). 1
- verb with object undefended Law. to serve as attorney for (a defendant): He has defended some of the most notorious criminals. 1
- verb with object undefended to support (an argument, theory, etc.) in the face of criticism; prove the validity of (a dissertation, thesis, or the like) by answering arguments and questions put by a committee of specialists. 1
- verb with object undefended to attempt to retain (a championship title, position, etc.), as in a competition against a challenger. 1
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Origin of undefended
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English defenden < Old French defendre < Latin dēfendere to ward off, equivalent to dē- de- + -fendere to strike
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Parts of speech for Undefended
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
undefended popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
undefended usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for undefended
adjective undefended
- indefensible — not justifiable; inexcusable: indefensible behavior.
- insecure — subject to fears, doubts, etc.; not self-confident or assured: an insecure person.
- open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
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