defenselessly

/dɪˈfɛnsləsli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows a lack of protection or ability to defend oneself.
    • He stood defenselessly before the bully, with no one to help him.
    • The injured bird lay defenselessly on the ground, unable to fly away.
    • The country's borders were left defenselessly open during the crisis.
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