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helpless
The definition of helpless is not able to take care of oneself.
(adjective)An example of someone helpless is a newborn baby.
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See helpless in Webster's New World College Dictionary
adjective
- not able to help oneself; weak
- lacking help or protection
- incompetent, ineffective, or powerless
Related Forms:
- helplessly adverb
- helplessness noun
See helpless in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
- Unable to help oneself; powerless or incompetent.
- Lacking support or protection: They were left helpless in the storm.
- Impossible to control; involuntary: helpless laughter.
Related Forms:
- helpˈless·ly adverb
- helpˈless·ness noun
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