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helplessly Definition and Meaning in English (helplessly definition)

adverb
Synonyms:powerlesslydefencelesslyvulnerably
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Helplessly definition: In a manner indicating a complete lack of ability to help oneself or to change a situation.

Definitions of Helplessly

  1. 1adverb

    In a manner indicating a complete lack of ability to help oneself or to change a situation.

Example Sentences

“She watched helplessly as her balloon floated away into the sky.”

“The small bird lay helplessly on the ground after falling from its nest.”

Synonyms

powerlesslydefencelesslyvulnerably

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Inflected Word Forms

nounhelplessness
adjectivehelpless

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Helplessly definition: In a manner indicating a complete lack of ability to help oneself or to change a situation.
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'Helplessly' translates to 'helplessly' in English. Helplessly definition: In a manner indicating a complete lack of ability to help oneself or to change a situation.
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