Synonyms of helpless

Adjective


1. helpless, incapacitated, powerless (vs. powerful)

usage: lacking in or deprived of strength or power; "lying ill and helpless"; "helpless with laughter"

2. helpless, lost, hopeless (vs. hopeful)

usage: unable to function; without help

3. helpless, dependent (vs. independent)

usage: unable to manage independently; "as helpless as a baby"

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Definition and meaning of helpless (Dictionary)