Defenseless

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɛns.ləs/

Definitions of defenseless

adjective describing someone or something that is unable to defend themselves or resist an attack

Example Sentences

A1 The small kitten was defenseless against the big dog.

A2 The elderly man felt defenseless without his walking stick.

B1 The hiker found herself defenseless against the sudden storm.

B2 The country was left defenseless after its army was defeated.

C1 The politician's defenseless position on the issue cost him the election.

C2 The company was defenseless against the hostile takeover bid.

Examples of defenseless in a Sentence

formal The defenseless child was left alone in the park.

informal She felt defenseless without her phone to call for help.

slang He was totally defenseless against her teasing.

figurative The small business was defenseless against the corporate giants.

Grammatical Forms of defenseless

• past tense: defended
• plural: defenseless
• comparative: more defenseless
• superlative: most defenseless
• present tense: defenseless
• future tense: will be defenseless
• perfect tense: have been defenseless
• continuous tense: being defenseless
• singular: defenseless
• positive degree: defenseless
• infinitive: to be defenseless
• gerund: defending
• participle: defenseless

Origin and Evolution of defenseless

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'defenseless' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'defenceles'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone or something lacking defense or protection, the word 'defenseless' has evolved to encompass a broader sense of vulnerability or helplessness in various contexts.