Defenseless and Safe

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Defenseless adjective - Lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack.

Usage example: the lack of warm clothing left the hikers defenseless against the unexpected cold snap

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Safe is an antonym for defenseless.

Nearby Word: defense

Safe adjective - Not exposed to the threat of loss or injury.

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Defenseless is an antonym for safe.

Nearby Words: safety, safekeeping, safely

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Safe and Defenseless. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/defenseless/safe

Defenseless & Safe. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/defenseless/safe>.

Safe or Defenseless. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/defenseless/safe.

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