defenselessness
IPA: dɪfˈɛnsɫʌsnʌs
noun
- The characteristic of being defenseless; vulnerability.
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Examples of "defenselessness" in Sentences
- The defenselessness of the small child stirred a protective instinct in the adults nearby
- She felt a sense of defenselessness as she walked alone through the dark, empty streets
- The defenselessness of the injured puppy tugged at her heartstrings, prompting her to take it in and care for it
- The defenselessness of the elderly woman left her vulnerable to scammers preying on her kindness
- He couldn't bear to witness the defenselessness of his friend, who was being unfairly accused of a crime he didn't commit
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