helplessness
- a word derived from helpless.
Example Sentences
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"I think it was a response to a feeling of helplessness in this moment in time that can lead to paralysis," says Gavin.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
In a pathetic display of learned helplessness, California business leaders have collaborated in their own abasement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
Expect games, clowning and catharsis that transform helplessness into empowerment and isolation into belonging.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Reducing the feelings of helplessness and even rage that new parents experience is itself a meaningful thing.
From Slate ● May 3, 2026
It filled me with hatred, confusion, helplessness, hopelessness, anxiety, loneliness, selfishness and a cynical attitude toward people.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
