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helpless

/'h/E/lpl/I/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Destitute of help or strength; unable to help or defend one's self; needing help; feeble; weak; as, a helpless infant.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. lacking in or deprived of strength or power

    adj.all

    Examples
    Lying ill and helpless.
    Helpless with laughter.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. unable to function; without help

    adj.all

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. unable to manage independently

    adj.all

    Examples
    As helpless as a baby.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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