helpless

Synonyms

defenseless, exposed, susceptible, undefended, unguarded, unprotected, unresistant, vulnerable;

Antonyms

guarded, invulnerable, protected, resistant, shielded;

Near Antonyms

defensible;

covered, fortified, safe, screened, secure, sheltered;

armed, armored;

immune, impenetrable, impregnable, invincible, strong, unassailable, unbeatable, unconquerable;

almighty, omnipotent;

Related Words

indefensible, untenable;

uncovered, unsafe;

overcome, preyed (on or upon);

disarmed, passive, resistless, unarmed;

feeble, frail, weak;

abandoned, high and dry, marooned;

Phrases

in the lurch;