Meaning of the word defenselessness in English

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defenselessness

US /dɪˈfɛnsləsnəs/
UK /dɪˈfɛnsləsnəs/

Noun

the state of being unable to protect oneself

Example:
The child's defenselessness against the bully was heartbreaking.
The old man's defenselessness made him an easy target for thieves.
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