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Vocabulary Entry
helpless
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Unable to defend oneself or act effectively.
Example Sentences
"She felt helpless in the face of the overwhelming situation."
"The helpless puppy shivered in the cold."
"He was left feeling helpless after losing his job."
V
verb
To make (someone) helpless; to render weak or defenseless.
Example Sentences
"The sudden storm helplessly battered the town."
"The cruel circumstances helplessly devastated the community."
"He felt that he had helplessly watched his dreams fade away."
N
noun
(Used less frequently) A state of being helpless.
Example Sentences
"In moments of helplessness, she sought comfort from friends."
"His helplessness was evident during the crisis."
"She expressed her feelings of helplessness through art."