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defenseless

[/dɪˈfensləs/]
adjective
indefeso
1. without defense or protection; unable to protect oneself
The defenseless child was rescued by firefighters.
A criança indefesa foi resgatada pelos bombeiros.
2. lacking arguments or justification to counter criticism
His position on the issue was defenseless.
Sua posição sobre a questão era indefensável.
Synonyms
vulnerableunprotectedhelplessexposedweak
Antonyms
protecteddefendedarmedsecurefortified

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indefeso
most common usage in Brazil
General Brazilian
desprotegido
alternative term emphasizing lack of protection
Portugal
indefeso
standard Portuguese usage
Portugal
desarmado
when referring to lack of weapons

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave someone defenseless
defenseless against something
put up a defenseless argument
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