helpless
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Britannica Dictionary definition of HELPLESS
[more helpless; most helpless]
1
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not protected
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not able to defend yourself
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a helpless little baby
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The civilians were helpless against their attackers.
2
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unable to do something to make a situation, task, etc., better or easier
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Firefighters were helpless against the blaze.
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I feel helpless. Isn't there anything I can do?
3
a
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not able to be controlled
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helpless laughter/rage
b
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not able to control something (such as laughter or anger)
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The crowd was helpless with laughter.
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He was helpless with rage.
— helplessly
adverb-
We stood by helplessly while the fire destroyed the house.
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They were laughing helplessly.
— helplessness
noun [noncount]-
feelings of helplessness and despair
