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Defenseless Definition & Meaning

defenseless
adverb
  1. without defense; "the child was standing in the middle of the crossfire, defenselessly"
adjective
  1. lacking protection or support; "a defenseless child"
  2. having no protecting or concealing cover; "naked to mine enemies"- Shakespeare
  3. lacking weapons for self-defense

"Defenseless" in song lyrics

See how defenseless is used in real songs:

  • "Check mate, game over, all your mens defenseless"
    Boot Camp Clik — Bubblin' Up
  • "Just another homie picking on the defenseless"
    k-os — Valhalla
  • "According to the laws of the land we're defenseless"
    M.C. Shan — Time for Us to Defend Ourselves

Usage tips for "defenseless"

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Frequently asked questions

What does defenseless mean?
without defense; "the child was standing in the middle of the crossfire, defenselessly" lacking protection or support; "a defenseless child" having no protecting or concealing cover; "naked to mine enemies"- Shakespeare lacking weapons for self-defense
What part of speech is defenseless?
Defenseless is an adverb and an adjective.
How many definitions does defenseless have?
Defenseless has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).

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