feel defenceless

Frequency: 7.814.1 per million words

Used to describe the feeling of being unable to defend oneself.

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Examples (10)

  • She felt utterly defenceless against his accusations.
  • Lost in the dark alley, the tourist started to feel defenceless.
  • After the harsh criticism, he felt completely defenceless.
  • Without your support, I will feel defenceless at the meeting.
  • Being the only new person in the group made her feel defenceless.
  • Did you ever feel so defenceless that you couldn't speak up?
  • The small cub felt defenceless without its mother nearby.
  • With his computer hacked, he felt defenceless and exposed.
  • I'm starting to feel a bit defenceless without my phone.
  • If the security system fails, the residents will feel defenceless.