defenceless meaning
UK US /dɪˈfɛnsləs/ 3 syllables
defenceless (adjective): lacking protection or support.
defenceless has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and adverb.
defenceless as an adjective
- lacking protection or support
- a defenseless child
Synonyms: defenseless
Similar: vulnerable
Related forms: defencelessness
- lacking weapons for self-defense
Synonyms: defenseless
Similar: unarmed
Related forms: defencelessness
defenceless as an adverb
- without defense
- the child was standing in the middle of the crossfire, defenselessly
Synonyms: defenseless, defenselessly, defencelessly
How to pronounce defenceless
defenceless is pronounced /dɪˈfɛnsləs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in SS · 11-letter words
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