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Meaning of helpless

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

helpless

Pronunciation:/ˈhɛlplɪs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Unable to defend oneself.

  2. Lacking help; powerless.

  3. Unable to act without help; needing help; feeble.

  4. Uncontrollable.

    Example: a helpless urge

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/helpless

Related words

powerlessweakhopelessincapacitatedlostdependentunarmedpowerlessness