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Helplessly
adverb
/ˈhɛlpləsli/
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Word Frequency:
1.4
Definitions
1.
adverb
Without protection or assistance.
"The fish flopped helplessly in the tiny remaining pool."
2.
adverb
Without the ability to help oneself.
"The boy rolled on the floor laughing helplessly."
3.
adverb
Without the ability to react actively.
"The spectators gaped helplessly as the balloon approached the power lines."
Synonyms
impotently
unable to help
defenselessly
vulnerably
weakly
powerlessly
ineffectually
unavailingly
ineptly
unaidedly
passively
feebly
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