helpless

adjective

help·less ˈhel-pləs How to pronounce helpless (audio)

Southern often ˈhep-ləs,

also ˈheəp-

: lacking protection or support : defenseless

as helpless as a flock of shepherdless sheep

W. H. Mallock

: marked by an inability to act or react

the crowd looked on in helpless horror

Current Biography

: not able to be controlled or restrained

helpless laughter

helplessly adverb

helplessness noun

Example Sentences

The civilians were helpless against their attackers. Firefighters were helpless against the blaze. I feel helpless. Isn't there anything I can do? The crowd was helpless with laughter. He was helpless with rage.

Recent Examples on the Web Kristal Dailey, who also filed an objection to her garnishment, certainly felt helpless.

Sarah Alvarez, ProPublica, 23 Aug. 2022 As with many mental health disorders, family members and friends can feel helpless and desperate for some kind of solution.

Natalie Bettendorf, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 Steele, the Chicago starting pitcher, left the Brewers helpless over six scoreless innings, allowing only two hits and one walk.

Curt Hogg, Journal Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2022 On one page of a company catalog is a scene of a woman standing alone, scanning the darkness around her, unarmed and helpless.

Andrew Brinker, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2022 By getting involved, citizens might feel less helpless, the reader said.

Noah Arroyo, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 July 2022 But if that company shelves the program, parents are left helpless and heartbroken.

Fortune, 21 July 2022 Her physician instructed the busy artist to remain on bed rest for the following two weeks, leaving her feeling helpless and forced to stay put.

Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 13 July 2022 Rumors and speculation surrounding the Groene family intensified, leaving the little girl helpless in trying to protect her family’s memory.

Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 6 June 2022 See More

单词	helplessness
释义	helpless adjective help·less ˈhel-pləs Southern often ˈhep-ləs, also ˈheəp- 1 : lacking protection or support : defenseless as helpless as a flock of shepherdless sheep W. H. Mallock 2 a : marked by an inability to act or react the crowd looked on in helpless horror Current Biography b : not able to be controlled or restrained helpless laughter helplessly adverb helplessness noun Synonyms defenseless exposed susceptible undefended unguarded unprotected unresistant vulnerable See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The civilians were helpless against their attackers. Firefighters were helpless against the blaze. I feel helpless. Isn't there anything I can do? The crowd was helpless with laughter. He was helpless with rage. Recent Examples on the Web Kristal Dailey, who also filed an objection to her garnishment, certainly felt helpless. Sarah Alvarez, ProPublica, 23 Aug. 2022 As with many mental health disorders, family members and friends can feel helpless and desperate for some kind of solution. Natalie Bettendorf, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 Steele, the Chicago starting pitcher, left the Brewers helpless over six scoreless innings, allowing only two hits and one walk. Curt Hogg, Journal Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2022 On one page of a company catalog is a scene of a woman standing alone, scanning the darkness around her, unarmed and helpless. Andrew Brinker, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2022 By getting involved, citizens might feel less helpless, the reader said. Noah Arroyo, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 July 2022 But if that company shelves the program, parents are left helpless and heartbroken. Fortune, 21 July 2022 Her physician instructed the busy artist to remain on bed rest for the following two weeks, leaving her feeling helpless and forced to stay put. Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 13 July 2022 Rumors and speculation surrounding the Groene family intensified, leaving the little girl helpless in trying to protect her family’s memory. Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 6 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology see help entry 1 First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition helpless adjective help·less ˈhelp-ləs : without help or defense a helpless infant helplessness noun as in powerlessness Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance powerlessness defenselessness vulnerability passivity susceptibility passiveness weakness feebleness sensitivity frailty infirmity proneness frailness naïveté predisposition openness receptivity gullibility receptiveness naivete exposure easiness naiveté credulousness liability credulity Antonyms & Near Antonyms invulnerability invincibility immunity impenetrability indomitability indomitableness
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helpless

adjective

Synonyms

Example Sentences

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Kids Definition

adjective

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