defenseless

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Sache, die keinen Schutz oder keine Mittel zur Verteidigung hat und daher verletzlich oder hilflos ist.

Describes a person or thing that is without protection or means of defense.

1. Lacking protection or supportB2formal

   Being without any means of protection, defense, or assistance from others.

   Schutzlos

   • The small village was defenseless against the invading army.
   • Without a lawyer, he felt completely defenseless in court.
   • The orphaned children were left defenseless in the harsh world.

   Synonymeexposedhelplesspowerlessunarmedunguardedunprotectedvulnerableweak

   Antonymearmedfortifiedguardedprotectedsafesecureshielded

2. Without concealment or coverC1formal

   Having no covering or protection that hides or shields from view or danger.

   Schutzlos

   • The castle stood defenseless on the open plain, with no walls or moat.
   • In the open field, the soldiers were defenseless against aerial attacks.
   • The house was defenseless against the storm, lacking any shutters or barriers.

   Synonymebareexposednakedopenuncoveredunguardedunprotectedvulnerable

   Antonymecoveredguardedprotectedshelteredshielded

3. Without weapons for self-defenseB2formal

   Lacking any weapons or means to physically protect oneself from attack.

   Wehrlos

   • The unarmed civilians were defenseless against the armed robbers.
   • In the wilderness, without a knife or gun, he felt defenseless.
   • The security guard was defenseless because his weapon was locked away.

   Synonymeexposedunarmedunprotectedvulnerableweaponless

   Antonymearmedguardedprotectedshielded

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'ohne Schutz oder Verteidigung; auf verletzliche oder ungeschützte Weise'. Beschreibt eine Handlung oder einen Zustand, in dem jemand oder etwas Gefahr oder Angriff ausgesetzt ist, ohne sich wehren zu können.

An adverb meaning 'without defense or protection; in a vulnerable or unprotected manner.' It describes an action or state where someone or something is exposed to harm or attack without the ability to resist.

1. Without defenseB2formal

   In a manner that lacks protection or the ability to defend oneself.

   Schutzlos

   • The soldiers stood defenseless against the attack.
   • She felt defenseless when confronted by the bully.
   • The small village was left defenseless after the army withdrew.

   Synonymehelplesslypowerlesslyvulnerably

   Antonymeguardedlysecurely