Definition of helplessly Helplessly

/hɛˈlplʌsli/ - [helpluslee] - help•less•ly

We found 5 definitions of helplessly from 3 different sources.

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What does helplessly mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adverb

helplessly - in a helpless manner; "the crowd watched him helplessly"
  impotently, unable to help
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • helplessly (Adverb)
    Without protection or assistance.
  • helplessly (Adverb)
    Without the ability to help oneself.
  • helplessly (Adverb)
    Without the ability to react actively.

Part of speech

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  • helplessly, adjective.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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