English Explanatory Dictionary

helplessness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being helpless.
  2. A feeling of inadequacy or impotence.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛlplɪsnɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-AnotherFriendlyHuman-helplessness.wav

Word forms

helplessness helplessnesses

Etymology

From helpless + -ness.

Synonyms

powerlessness impotence

Derived words

learned helplessness
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