helpless

UK
/ˈhɛlpləs/
US
/ˈhɛlpləs/

Übersetzungen

helplessadjektiv
more helpless
Komp.
most helpless
Super.
UK
/ˈhɛlpləs/
US
/ˈhɛlpləs/
The kitten looked so helpless in the rain.
Котенок выглядел таким беспомощным под дождем.
helplesssubstantiv
helpless
Pl.
UK
/ˈhɛlpləs/
US
/ˈhɛlpləs/
Used with the definite article to denote people who are helpless.
Synonyme
the helpless
the powerless
the defenseless
the weak
the vulnerable
the needy
the infirm
the disadvantaged
the oppressed

Definitionen

helplessadjektiv
Unable to defend oneself or to act without help.
The kitten looked so helpless in the middle of the busy street.
Lacking the ability or strength to cope with a situation.
He felt helpless in the face of the overwhelming disaster.
helplesssubstantiv
People who are unable to defend themselves or act without help.
After the flooding, volunteers brought food and medicine to the homeless and the helpless.