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Defenseless (Adjective)

Lacking protection or support; "a defenseless child".

All adjective clusters.

The puppy was a defenseless little thing, trembling with fear as it faced the aggressive stray dog.
She felt defenseless against her boss's constant criticism, which made her doubt her own abilities.
The villagers were left defenseless as the invading army swept through their town, burning and looting everything in its path.
As she lay in the hospital bed, the patient felt defenseless against the waves of pain that washed over her.
The charity worked to protect the defenseless elderly citizens who were being scammed by unscrupulous companies.

Lacking weapons for self-defense.

All adjective clusters.

The unarmed civilians were left defenseless against the armed attackers.
The hikers were defenseless against the bear's sudden attack, having no bear spray or other deterrents.
The small village was defenseless against the invading army, with no military presence to protect them.
The elderly woman was defenseless against the burglar, who broke into her home while she was alone.
The tourists were defenseless against the robbers, who targeted them in the isolated area with no police presence.

Having no protecting or concealing cover; "naked to mine enemies"- Shakespeare.

All adjective clusters.

The island's location made it defenseless against pirate attacks from the sea.
The open savannah left the herd defenseless against predators.
The ancient city's walls had crumbled, leaving its inhabitants defenseless against invaders.
The baby bird fell from its nest, defenseless and vulnerable to the elements.
The lack of encryption made the company's data defenseless against cyber attacks.