Meaning & Definition of Helplessness in English
English⟶
Helplessness
/hɛlpləsnəs/
noun
1. Powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
- "In spite of their weakness the group remains active"
synonym:
- helplessness,
- weakness,
- impuissance
2. The state of needing help from something
synonym:
- helplessness
3. A feeling of being unable to manage
synonym:
- helplessness
Examples of using
We will have to get over the feeling of helplessness.