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defenseless - Weak and being unable to protect yourself from attack or harm.

When the lion pounced on the sheep, there was no way that the defenseless sheep would be able to survive.

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frail - (of a person) weak and delicate

The strongest marriages last even when one spouse is in frail health.

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Bad / Attack

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conflict - A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

The movie’s central conflict kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

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Bad / Dangerous

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reckless - Acting without thinking about the consequences, often in a dangerous or irresponsible manner.

The reckless behavior of the lead hikers, going much too close to the edge of the cliffs, put everyone in danger during the climb.

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dependent - Needing the support of something or someone in order to survive or succeed.

He lived in a cheap basement apartment rather than stay in his parents' house, because he didn't want to be so dependent on them.

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brittle - Hard but liable to break or shatter easily

Glass is usually brittle and can break apart despite its strong appearance.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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stiff - Difficult to move one's body, often due to tightness or soreness; rigid or not easily bent; firm in structure.

The new shoes were stiff and uncomfortable at first.

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Bad / Afraid

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intimidating - Causing fear, hesitancy, and anxiety

His first day on the job as an accountant in the corporation with 50,000 employees, was intimidating - but he tried his best to be strong and brave.

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Bad / Disgusting

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grimy - Covered by dirt, dust, grease, or filth.

The old building had grimy windows that hadn't been cleaned in years.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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rebuttal - A counterargument or response meant to refute or contradict an opposing argument or claim.

The senator’s rebuttal to his opponent’s argument was clear and persuasive, leaving little room for further dispute.

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coerce - To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.

Betty was coerced into going medical school by her parents, and she eventually dropped out.

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preempt - To take the place of something or someone by acting before they do.

He tried to preempt any objections by anticipating and addressing their concerns right away.