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helpless

/hˈɛlpləs/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

  1. lacking in or deprived of strength or power
    “lying ill and helpless”
  2. unable to function; without help
  3. unable to manage independently
    “as helpless as a baby”

Synonyms for helpless

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