defenceless Meaning & Definition
/dɪˈfɛnsləs/
What Does Defenceless Mean?
Defenceless is an adjective that means Without defence; undefended.
Defenceless: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈfɛnsləs/ |
| Synonyms | vulnerable, defenseless and unarmed |
| Comparative / superlative | more defenceless, most defenceless |
Defenceless Definition (Adjective)
- Without defence; undefended.
Paralysed, the old man was defenceless; and the robbers easily stole all of his money.
Synonyms of Defenceless
Defenceless synonyms and antonyms →Defenceless in a Sentence
Paralysed, the old man was defenceless; and the robbers easily stole all of his money.
Word Forms & Grammar
defenceless (comparative more defenceless, superlative most defenceless)
Origin of Defenceless
From defence + -less.
Quick Answers About Defenceless
What part of speech is defenceless?
Defenceless is an adjective.
What is another word for defenceless?
You can replace defenceless with words such as vulnerable, defenseless and unarmed. See the full list of defenceless synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of defenceless?
The comparative form is more defenceless and the superlative form is most defenceless.