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Helplessly

adverb
/ˈhɛlpləsli/
Word Frequency: 1.4

Definitions

1.adverbWithout protection or assistance.
"The fish flopped helplessly in the tiny remaining pool."
2.adverbWithout the ability to help oneself.
"The boy rolled on the floor laughing helplessly."
3.adverbWithout the ability to react actively.
"The spectators gaped helplessly as the balloon approached the power lines."

Synonyms

impotentlyunable to helpdefenselesslyvulnerablyweaklypowerlesslyineffectuallyunavailinglyineptlyunaidedlypassivelyfeebly
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