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Definition of “helpless

helpless (ˈhɛlplɪsPronunciation for helpless

Definitions

adjective

  1. unable to manage independently
  2. made powerless or weak  ⇒ they were helpless from so much giggling 
  3. without help

Alternative Forms

ˈhelplessly adverb ˈhelplessness noun

Usage examples

  • Instantly she took in the scene: Tony helpless on the floor, Mann brandishing a gun.
    Val McDermid, THE LAST TEMPTATION (2002)
  • There aren't many bands who can make you fall to the ground in helpless "what was that!
    NME (New Musical Express) (2002)
  • Greco said she is disheartened by the time required to find answers and said she feels helpless.
    canada.com (2004)
  • They continued their poor batting to be all out for 258, and were then helpless to prevent South Africa reaching 200-1.
    Sun, News of the World (2000)
  • Mice will be easily beaten and become the helpless victims under heavy pressure if they don't know how to protect themselves properly.
    Rocky Siu-Kwong Sung, ROCKY SUNG'S GUIDE TO CHINESE ASTROLOGY AND FENG SHUI 2003 (2002)

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