This is the 10130th most frequent Russian word.
беззащитен
Defenseless.
In this sentence, 'беззащитен' (defenseless) is used to describe a person's state of being vulnerable or open to emotional influence from someone's words.
Он чувствовал себя совсем беззащитен перед её словами.
He felt completely defenseless against her words.
Here, 'беззащитен' (defenseless) is used to express the physical vulnerability and unpreparedness of the village against natural forces.
Когда начался шторм, деревня оказалась совершенно беззащитна.
When the storm started, the village was completely defenseless.
In this sentence, 'беззащитен' (defenseless) is used metaphorically to evoke a sense of tenderness and the need for protection for the puppy.