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Helpless

Definition

(formal) Completely unable to help oneself or others; feeling or showing extreme weakness or vulnerability.

Example Sentences

1The family felt helpless as they watched their home being destroyed by the floodwaters.
2Was the victim left feeling helpless by the lack of support from the authorities?
3The government's inability to respond effectively to the crisis left many citizens feeling helpless.
4Try not to feel helpless when faced with a difficult decision; break it down into smaller, manageable parts.
5There is a growing sense of helpless frustration among voters who feel their voices are not being heard by politicians.

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