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HELPLESS

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Helpless.

How to pronounce helpless:

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Helpless - as an adjective satellite

Lacking in or deprived of strength or power

Example: "Lying ill and helpless"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incapacitated20

Unable to function; without help

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lost4

Unable to manage independently

Example: "As helpless as a baby"

Helpless - as an adjective

Unable to defend oneself.

Lacking help; powerless.

Unable to act without help; needing help; feeble.

Uncontrollable.

Example: "A helpless urge"

From which there is no possibility of being saved.

Example Sentences

"The baby looked so helpless when she couldn't find her mother."
"He felt completely helpless as he watched his car being towed away."
"The injured animal appeared weak and helpless on the side of the road."
"She felt helpless when her computer crashed and she lost all her work."
"The elderly woman was too frail and helpless to take care of herself."
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Word Game Points

Is HELPLESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, helpless is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HELPLESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is HELPLESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, helpless is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HELPLESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is HELPLESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, helpless is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HELPLESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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