Definitions

sitting duck

NOUN

easy target

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pushover

WEAK

babe in the woods dead duck dead meat easy pickings easy victim lamb sinecure soft touch toast vulnerable

Example Sentences

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Mr. Richards, hungry for spiritual growth, was a sitting duck for Von Mierers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

In my opinion, I could be a sitting duck.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Matthew Stafford was a sitting duck in the Rams’ 41-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024

I was a sitting duck and they were fearless.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

Nestled between two mountains, the village of Fudai was a sitting duck for an incoming wave.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland