HyperDic: helpless

English > 3 senses of the word helpless:
ADJECTIVEallhelpless, incapacitatedlacking in or deprived of strength or power
allhelpless, lostunable to function
allhelplessunable to manage independently
helpless > pronunciation
Soundshheh'lplahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > helpless: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaninglacking in or deprived of strength or power.
Examples
  • "lying ill and helpless"
  • "helpless with laughter"
Synonymincapacitated
Broaderpowerlesslacking power
Nounshelplessnesspowerlessness revealed by an inability to act
Adverbshelplesslyin a helpless manner
English > helpless: 3 senses > adjective 2
MeaningUnable to function; without help.
Synonymlost
BroaderhopelessWithout hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
Spanishincapaz, indefenso, ineficaz, inepto, inútil, perdido, vano
Catalanincapaç, indefens, ineficaç, inepte, inútil, va
Nounshelplessnessa feeling of being unable to manage
English > helpless: 3 senses > adjective 3
MeaningUnable to manage independently.
Example"as helpless as a baby"
BroaderdependentRelying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
Nounshelplessnessa feeling of being unable to manage

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