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Meaning of undefended
The primary meaning of "undefended" is being without defense or protection.
Etymology of undefended
The word "undefended" originates from the prefix "un-" meaning not, and "defended" from the Old French "defendre" meaning to defend, which is derived from the Latin "defendere" meaning to ward off, from "de-" meaning away and "fendere" meaning to strike
Historically, the term has been used to describe a state of being without protection or defense, whether physical, emotional, or psychological
Synonyms
vulnerable
unprotected
open
exposed
susceptible
weak
defenseless
unguarded
unarmed
insecure
naked
assailable
attackable
unshielded
undefended
unfortified
powerless
helpless
feeble
frail
delicate
sensitive
impressionable
receptive
accessible
penetrable
pervious
porous
fragile
brittle
tender
raw
unresistant
yielding
pliable
susceptible
sensitive
impressionable
Definitions
- Not protected or guarded against attack or criticism
- * Without defense or means of defense
- * Open to attack or criticism
Usage Examples
- The city was left undefended after the army withdrew
- * Her emotions were undefended, and she broke down in tears
- * The company's financial records were undefended, and the hackers easily accessed them