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helpless

UK
/ˈhɛlpləs/
US
/ˈhɛlpləs/

Translations

helplessadjective
more helpless
Comp.
most helpless
Super.
UK
/ˈhɛlpləs/
US
/ˈhɛlpləs/
He felt helpless in the face of the overwhelming disaster.
Il se sentait impuissant face à la catastrophe dévastatrice.
Additional translations
sans défense
désemparéSurtout pour exprimer un état de désarroi ou d'impuissance face à une situation.
Synonyms
powerless
impotent
vulnerable
defenseless
incompetent
incapable
weak
at a loss
Antonyms
capable
powerful
competent
strong
helplessnoun
helpless
pl
UK
/ˈhɛlpləs/
US
/ˈhɛlpləs/
Used with the definite article to denote people who are helpless.
les sans-défenseAu sens nominal, pour désigner des personnes incapables de se défendre.
After the flooding, volunteers brought food and medicine to the homeless and the helpless.
Après les inondations, des bénévoles ont apporté de la nourriture et des médicaments aux sans-abri et aux sans-défense.
Synonyms
the helpless
the powerless
the defenseless
the weak
the vulnerable
the needy
the infirm
the disadvantaged
the oppressed

Definitions

helplessadjective
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.
helplessnoun
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.
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