helplessness (Meaning)

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helplessness (n)

powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

the state of needing help from something

a feeling of being unable to manage

Sarah felt a profound sense of helplessness as she watched the hurricane approach, knowing she could do nothing to stop it.
The elderly couple experienced helplessness as they realized they could no longer care for themselves independently.
John's helplessness was evident in his trembling hands and tear-streaked face as he witnessed the destruction of his home in a fire.
The students felt a growing sense of helplessness as they struggled to understand the complex mathematical equations.
Mary's helplessness was palpable as she watched her loved ones suffer from a terminal illness without being able to alleviate their pain.
The refugees felt an overwhelming sense of helplessness as they realized they had lost everything and had nowhere to go.
The injured animal's helplessness tugged at Jane's heartstrings, inspiring her to take it home and nurse it back to health.
Emily's helplessness was apparent in her inability to escape the abusive relationship she was trapped in.
The stranded hikers felt a growing sense of helplessness as darkness descended and they realized they had no way to signal for rescue.
The helpless baby bird lay on the ground, its tiny body shivering and its cries for help going unanswered.

powerlessness revealed by an inability to act, the state of needing help from something, a feeling of being unable to manage

powerlessness, susceptibility, vulnerability, infirmity, defenselessness,passivity, weakness, passiveness, predisposition, sensitivity

immunity, immunity,invulnerability, invulnerability, impenetrability,invincibility, impenetrability, invincibility, indomitability,indomitability

Sarah felt a profound sense of helplessness as she watched the hurricane approach, knowing she could do nothing to stop it.

The elderly couple experienced helplessness as they realized they could no longer care for themselves independently.

John's helplessness was evident in his trembling hands and tear-streaked face as he witnessed the destruction of his home in a fire.

The students felt a growing sense of helplessness as they struggled to understand the complex mathematical equations.