helpless (Meaning)
helpless (s)
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
unable to function; without help
unable to manage independently
helpless (a.)
Destitute of help or strength; unable to help or defend one's self; needing help; feeble; weak; as, a helpless infant.
Beyond help; irremediable.
Bringing no help; unaiding.
Unsupplied; destitute; -- with of.
Synonyms & Antonyms of helpless
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helpless Sentence Examples
- The injured bird lay helpless on the ground, unable to fly or escape its predators.
- The elderly woman was helpless against the strong current that swept her away.
- The baby was helpless and innocent, relying entirely on its parents for care and protection.
- The hostages were helpless as their captors held them captive and threatened their lives.
- The driver was helpless after the car accident, his body trapped in the wreckage.
- The villagers were helpless as the wildfire raged through their community, destroying their homes and livelihoods.
- The students felt helpless when they couldn't understand the complex math problem.
- The government was helpless to prevent the economic crisis that left millions unemployed.
- The doctor was helpless to stop the bleeding, and the patient succumbed to their injuries.
- The child was helpless as the bully tormented and teased them, leaving them feeling alone and isolated.
FAQs About the word helpless
lacking in or deprived of strength or power, unable to function; without help, unable to manage independentlyDestitute of help or strength; unable to help or de
susceptible,vulnerable, undefended, defenseless,unprotected, exposed, unarmed, weak, passive, uncovered
covered, armed, protected, invulnerable, safe, sheltered, resistant, covered, protected, sheltered
The injured bird lay helpless on the ground, unable to fly or escape its predators.
The elderly woman was helpless against the strong current that swept her away.
The baby was helpless and innocent, relying entirely on its parents for care and protection.
The hostages were helpless as their captors held them captive and threatened their lives.
