Defenselessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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defenselessly

[ dɪˈfɛns.ləsli ]

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in a vulnerable manner

In a manner showing no attempt to defend oneself or resist an attack; vulnerably.

Synonyms

helplessly, powerlessly, vulnerably

Examples of usage

She stood defenselessly in front of her accuser.
The child looked defenselessly up at the towering figure.

Translations

Translations of the word "defenselessly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indefesamente

🇮🇳 असहाय रूप से

🇩🇪 wehrlos

🇮🇩 tanpa pertahanan

🇺🇦 беззахисно

🇵🇱 bezbronnie

🇯🇵 無防備に

🇫🇷 sans défense

🇪🇸 indefensamente

🇹🇷 savunmasız

🇰🇷 무방비로

🇸🇦 بدون دفاع

🇨🇿 bezbranně

🇸🇰 bezbranne

🇨🇳 无防备地

🇸🇮 brez obrambe

🇮🇸 varnarlaust

🇰🇿 қорғансыз

🇬🇪 უმწეოდ

🇦🇿 müdafiəsiz

🇲🇽 indefensamente

Word origin

The adverb 'defenselessly' is derived from the adjective 'defenseless', which originated in the early 17th century. The word 'defenseless' is a combination of 'defense' and the suffix '-less', meaning 'without'. The concept of being defenseless has long been a part of human history, highlighting vulnerability and the need for protection. The adverb form 'defenselessly' further emphasizes the lack of defense or resistance in a situation.