practically defenceless

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Indicates a state of being nearly without any defence.

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Examples (10)

  • Without air support, the ground troops were practically defenceless against the bombing raid.
  • The small village was left practically defenceless after the soldiers withdrew.
  • Facing a modern army, the tribe's traditional weapons made them practically defenceless.
  • An outdated antivirus software leaves your computer practically defenceless against new threats.
  • Once the firewall was breached, the entire network became practically defenceless.
  • The newborn fawn, separated from its mother, was practically defenceless in the vast forest.
  • With their star player injured, the team's goal was practically defenceless.
  • Without any witnesses to support his claim, he was practically defenceless in court.
  • Faced with such overwhelming criticism, she felt practically defenceless.
  • The ancient castle's crumbling walls made it practically defenceless against the ravages of time.