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Helpless (Adjective)

Unable to manage independently; "as helpless as a baby".

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The elderly woman was helpless without her walker and had to rely on her family members to move around the house.
After a severe stroke, he was left helpless and unable to perform even the simplest tasks on his own.
The child was helpless against the strong current and was struggling to stay afloat in the water.
She felt helpless as she watched her company go bankrupt due to the economic downturn.
The tourist was helpless in the foreign country, unable to speak the language or read the signs.

Unable to function; without help.

All adjective clusters.

Lacking in or deprived of strength or power; "lying ill and helpless"; "helpless with laughter".

All adjective clusters.

The elderly woman was left helpless as her home was ravaged by the fire.
He tried to hide his helpless feelings as the car broke down in the middle of nowhere.
The little girl felt helpless as she watched her parents argue in front of her.
The man was helpless with laughter as he watched the comedian's stand-up routine.
She felt utterly helpless as she struggled to lift the heavy box on her own.