Definition of helpless Helpless

/hɛˈlplʌs/ - [helplus] - help•less

We found 10 definitions of helpless from 4 different sources.

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What does helpless mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

helpless, helplesser, helplessest

helpless - unable to manage independently; "as helpless as a baby"
  dependent addicted to a drug
helpless - unable to function; without help
  lost
  hopeless (informal to emphasize how bad it is) beyond hope of management or reform; "she handed me a hopeless jumble of papers"; "he is a hopeless romantic"
helpless - lacking in or deprived of strength or power; "lying ill and helpless"; "helpless with laughter"
  incapacitated
  powerless lacking power
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • helpless (Adjective)
    Unable to defend oneself or to act without help.
  • helpless (Adjective)
    Uncontrollable.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • helpless (a.)
    Destitute of help or strength; unable to help or defend one's self; needing help; feeble; weak; as, a helpless infant.
  • helpless (a.)
    Beyond help; irremediable.
  • helpless (a.)
    Bringing no help; unaiding.
  • helpless (a.)
    Unsupplied; destitute; -- with of.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • helpless
    Lacking in or deprived of strength or power.

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