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Helpless

adjective
/ˈhelp.ləs/

Meaning

unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable

Example Sentences

The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.

Synonyms

powerless, vulnerable, defenseless, weak

Antonyms

powerful, capable, strong, independent

Collocations

helpless feeling, helpless victim, helpless situation, helpless child

Related Vocabularies

Strong, healthy, and full of energy; involving forceful action.
holding firmly to something; persistent and determined
still existing or left after others are gone or dealt with
Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
having little money; lacking resources; of low quality

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