helpless
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adjective \ˈhel-pləs; Southern often ˈhep-ləs also ˈheəp-\Definition of HELPLESS
1
: lacking protection or support : defenseless
2
a : marked by an inability to act or react <the crowd looked on in helpless horror — Current Biography> b : not able to be controlled or restrained <helpless laughter>
— help·less·ly adverb
— help·less·ness noun
See Examples of HELPLESS
- The civilians were helpless against their attackers.
- Firefighters were helpless against the blaze.
- I feel helpless. Isn't there anything I can do?
- The crowd was helpless with laughter.
- He was helpless with rage.
First Known Use of HELPLESS
before 12th century
Related to HELPLESS
- Synonyms
- defenseless, exposed, susceptible, undefended, unguarded, unprotected, unresistant, vulnerable, in the lurch
- Antonyms
- guarded, invulnerable, protected, resistant, shielded
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