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Recent Examples of undefended Finally, the extensive, rugged border between China and India will always furnish undefended areas that provide fertile ground for territory grabs. Dan Altman, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2021 Public tolerance of inaccurate and undefended allegations, non sequiturs in response to hard questions and outright denials of facts are shockingly high. Kathleen Higgins, Scientific American, 5 Dec. 2016 As with the assault on Pearl Harbor and the 9/11 attacks, the United States has been left essentially undefended. John J. Farmer, Foreign Affairs, 4 May 2020 Archival: Germany's air arm, better known as the Luftwaffe blazes the trail for the opening attacks on Holland, Belgium and tiny undefended Luxembourg. Ashraya Gupta, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for undefended 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undefended
Adjective
  • Even the most reliable income streams are vulnerable to external factors beyond your control.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • So much sadness and anger and sometimes tenderness, but at all times vulnerable lyrically.
    Liza Lentini, SPIN, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Just as the doctor who is no longer compassionate or caring towards his patients should no longer be a doctor—maybe the hopeless, helpless, resigned, and, worst of all, silent, healthcare leader who no longer feels change is his or her responsibility and personal mandate should step away.
    Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Toward the end of the first quarter, Barkley made his presence known with a dashing run through a seemingly helpless Rams defense for a 62-yard touchdown to put the Eagles back on top 13-7.
    Kevin Dotson, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Although dogs appear to be less susceptible to the virus than cats, and generally experience milder symptoms, contaminated food products pose risks to canines, too.
    Emily Anthes, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
  • All skin is susceptible to the damage that UV rays can cause, including wrinkles, premature aging, and skin cancer, so slather yourself with a generous amount of SPF daily, and not just once.
    Emily Orofino, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
    John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The team was linked to Chula Vista native Paul Arriola earlier this offseason after FC Dallas left him unprotected in the MLS expansion draft.
    Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025

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“Undefended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undefended. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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