defencelessness
- a word derived from defence.
Example Sentences
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In the femininity of her frank defencelessness there was an appeal to nature's self in man which was not quite of earth.
From Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" by Williams, C. D. (Charles D.)
It registered the frightful defencelessness of her position at last.
From Captain Macedoine's Daughter by McFee, William
In his desperation he suddenly stopped, turned round and stretching out both of his arms, rushed, in his utter defencelessness, upon the armed warrior.
From Daniel Boone The Pioneer of Kentucky by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
Doubtless public opinion will urge that measures be taken to bring the Law into line with the views now held on all sides on the significance of honour, its defencelessness and its need for protection.
From Morals and the Evolution of Man by Nordau, Max Simon
The contented defencelessness of her manner disarmed all enmity.
From The Song of Songs by Sudermann, Hermann
