helpless

Meanings

• adjective

  Unable to help or protect oneself; having no control or power over a situation.

  - "Despite her best efforts, she was helpless against the disease."
  - "The victims were left helpless in the aftermath of the disaster."

• adjective

  Lacking the ability to act effectively; powerless.

  - "Feeling helpless in the face of her brother's addiction."
  - "The company was helpless against the competition."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɛlplɪs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with helpless
wrecks , perks , pecks , necks

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Variants

List of all variants of helpless that leads to same result
helpless , helplessly , helplessness , helplessnesses

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Etymology

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Old English helpless, from helpe (help) + less.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'helpless' appears in the title of the 1975 film 'Helpless' directed by Robert Aldrich.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the spell 'Protego' can make a person or object helpless to attacks.

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Related Concepts

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1. vulnerability: The state of being exposed to the possibility of harm or injury. Helplessness is a form of vulnerability.

2. powerlessness: The inability to influence or control a situation. Helplessness is a form of powerlessness.

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Culture

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Helplessness is a common theme in literature and art, often used to explore human vulnerability and the desire for protection or rescue.

How to Memorize "helpless"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person in a situation where they are unable to help themselves, such as being trapped in a burning building or being lost at sea.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'helpless' with feelings of despair, powerlessness, and vulnerability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Helpless is when you're unable to help yourself'.

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