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helpless

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﹒Unable to defend oneself or to act without help.

﹒Lacking the ability to manage one's own affairs or emotions.

﹒Powerless to stop or prevent a situation.

Examples

﹒The tiny kitten looked completely helpless as it shivered in the cold rain.

﹒I felt utterly helpless watching my friend struggle with a problem I couldn't solve.

﹒Without a map or a compass, the hikers felt helpless in the middle of the dense forest.

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