helpless
[ help-lis ]
/ ˈhɛlp lɪs /
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adjective
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helpless
/ (ˈhɛlplɪs) /
adjective
unable to manage independently
made powerless or weakthey were helpless from so much giggling
without help
Derived forms of helpless
helplessly, adverbhelplessness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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