Synonyms of helplessness
Noun
- 1. helplessness, weakness, impuissance, powerlessness, impotence, impotency
- usage: powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; "in spite of their weakness the group remains active"
- 2. helplessness, dependence, dependance, dependency
- usage: the state of needing help from something
- 3. helplessness, depression
- usage: a feeling of being unable to manage
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