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Helplessness (Noun)

A feeling of being unable to manage.

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; "in spite of their weakness the group remains active".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The natural disasters left many survivors with a deep sense of helplessness as they watched their homes and communities being destroyed.
The child's helplessness in the face of the bullying was heartbreaking to witness.
Despite their efforts, the rescue team felt a growing sense of helplessness as the stranded hikers remained trapped in the wilderness.
The tourists' helplessness was evident as they struggled to communicate with the locals who spoke a different language.
The protesters' cries for help were met with silence, leaving them with a feeling of helplessness and frustration.