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Vocabulary Entry
helplessly
|adverb • adjective
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adverb
In a manner showing a lack of power or ability to act.
Example Sentences
"She looked helplessly at the locked door."
"They waited helplessly for assistance to arrive."
"He shook his head helplessly at the difficult puzzle."
A
adjective
Unable to help oneself; lacking power or control.
Example Sentences
"The helpless child cried for help."
"He felt helpless against the overwhelming odds."
"She was in a helpless situation and didn’t know what to do."