 helplessness |
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| 1. | [ noun ] powerlessness revealed by an inability to act | |
| Synonyms: | weakness impuissance | |
| Examples: | "in spite of their weakness the group remains highly active" |
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| Related terms: | powerlessness | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the state of needing help from something | |
| Related terms: | dependence | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a feeling of being unable to manage | |
| Related terms: | depression | |
| Similar spelling: |
helplessly helpfulness |
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