Australian English Meaning of helpless

helpless

Other Australian English words related to helpless

synonyms

• susceptible
• vulnerable
• defenceless
• exposed
• undefended
• Unprotected
• abandoned
• disarmed
• Feeble
• in the lurch
• indefensible
• overcome
• passive
• unarmed
• uncovered
• unguarded
• unresistant
• Unsafe
• untenable
• Weak

antonyms

• armed
• covered
• invulnerable
• protected
• resistant
• safe
• secure
• sheltered
• Armoured
• defensible
• fortified
• Guarded
• immune
• Impenetrable
• Invincible
• screened
• shielded
• strong
• impregnable
• Omnipotent
• unassailable
• unbeatable
• unconquerable

Definitions and Meaning of helpless in English

Wordnet

helpless (s)

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

unable to function; without help

unable to manage independently

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word helpless

What is the Australian English meaning of the word helpless

helpless

What is the English meaning of 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

What are the synonyms of the word helpless

susceptible,vulnerable,defenceless,exposed,undefended,Unprotected,abandoned,disarmed,Feeble,in the lurch

What are the antonyms of the word helpless

armed,covered,invulnerable,protected,resistant,safe,secure,sheltered,Armoured,defensible