When someone is defenseless, they are unprotected and unable to defend themselves. This can be because they are unarmed or because they are surrounded by enemies.
The city was defenseless against the attack.
The army was defenseless against the enemy's attack.
adjective
having no protecting or concealing cover
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adverb
without defense
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adjective
lacking protection or support
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adjective
lacking weapons for self-defense
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The Defence Minister is the head of the Ministry of Defence.
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The defence of the case was successful.
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An excellent example is the of the Sicilian Defence.
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It is clear that there is no principled defence of the monarchy.
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The court ruled in favour of the defence.
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The defence requested to suspend the trial.
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In adolescence, the occurrence of all of these defences is normal.
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The Acropolis of the town was strengthened by defence bulwarks.
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Defence of the Overseas Territories is the responsibility of the UK.
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He also christened the defence as the St.George.