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helpless

/ˈhɛlplɪs/adjective2 syllables

Helpless means: lacking in or deprived of strength or power.

Synonyms for helpless5

adjective, as in lacking in or deprived of strength or power

incapacitated, powerless

adjective, as in unable to function; without help

lost, hopeless

adjective, as in unable to manage independently

dependent

What does helpless mean?3

adjective

1

lacking in or deprived of strength or power“lying ill and helpless”

2

unable to function; without help

3

unable to manage independently“as helpless as a baby”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Helpless in a sentence

  • Some mammals, such as mice and human babies, are born in a helpless state.Adelpa
  • Every argument ended with him in tears, feeling helpless.Nuel
  • I'm helpless without that dictionary, even when it's just for one day.AlanF_US
  • Unmasked and helpless, she maintained an attitude of challenge and defiance.Cangarejo
  • Ivan was lying on the floor, injured and helpless.Amastan
  • How lonely and helpless she must feel left all by herself!Hautis
  • Oleg took out the knife to show the hunter that he wasn't completely helpless.Amastan
  • He lay helpless on the floor for two hours.mccarras

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