Meaning & Definition of Defenseless in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Vulnerable and unable to protect oneself.

  Example Sentence: The defenseless child cried for help.

• Definition: Exposed to harm or danger without means of defense.

  Example Sentence: The village was left defenseless against the invasion.

Etymology

Origin: From the word 'defense' with the suffix '-less' indicating absence.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• sitting duck: A person or thing easily targeted or taken advantage of.
• easy prey: Someone vulnerable to being taken advantage of.

Translations

• Spanish: desprotegido

• French: sans défense

• German: wehrlos

• Russian: беззащитный

Related Words

• defense: The action of resisting or protecting against an attack.

• vulnerability: The quality of being open to physical or emotional harm.

Slang Meanings of defenseless

• Meaning: easy target

  Example Sentence: He's an easy target for bullies because he's so shy.

• Meaning: soft

  Example Sentence: Don't be soft; stand up for yourself.