defenseless

Definitions

Lacking protection or the means to resist an attack or harm.

Entirely vulnerable or helpless.

Examples

The small kitten looked completely defenseless as it huddled in the corner during the thunderstorm.

The treaty was intended to protect defenseless civilians from the horrors of the ongoing conflict.

Synonyms

vulnerable helpless powerless exposed unprotected weak susceptible

Antonyms

protected guarded invulnerable strong secure fortified defended