Defenceless
Defenceless adjective - Lacking protection or support.
Lost and defenceless are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lost" instead an adjective "Defenceless".
Nearby Word: defence
Lost
Lost adjective - No longer possessed.
Defenceless and lost are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defenceless" instead an adjective "Lost".
Nearby Word: losing
Both words in one sentence
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Having lost hold of his sword during the fight, Arthur is defenceless.
Source: Recap / Merlin S 01 E 02 Valiant
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