helpless Meaning, pronunciation, usage in a sentence, synonyms, ...

/ˈhɛlpləs/

Main Example

The kitten looked helpless without its mother.

Grammatical Info:

Adjective (adj.)

Unable to take care of oneself or lacking the ability to act.

Other Example

The child felt helpless when lost in the store.

She was helpless to stop the storm from coming.

He looked helpless after losing his job.

feel helpless

look helpless

seem helpless

powerless

vulnerable

defenseless

/ˈhɛlpləs/

Main Example

She felt helpless when she saw the accident.

Grammatical Info:

Adjective (adj.)

Feeling or showing a lack of power or control in a situation.

Other Example

/ˈhɛlpləs/

Main Example

His helpless was clear when he couldn't find a solution.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A state of being unable to help oneself or others.

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