completely defenceless

Frequency: 8.518.5 per million words

Emphasizes the total lack of defence.

defencelessADVERB + defenceless

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completely

Examples (10)

  • The newborn kittens were completely defenceless without their mother.
  • After the storm destroyed their walls, the city was completely defenceless.
  • Faced with her accuser's lies, she felt completely defenceless and alone.
  • Without its antivirus software, the computer is completely defenceless against malware.
  • The unarmed civilians were completely defenceless against the invading army.
  • He felt completely defenceless when questioned by the experienced lawyer.
  • A young plant is completely defenceless against harsh weather conditions.
  • Losing his notes right before the debate left him feeling completely defenceless.
  • The small boat was completely defenceless against the power of the hurricane.
  • A country without allies can find itself completely defenceless in a global conflict.