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English adjective: helpless

1. helpless lacking in or deprived of strength or power


SamplesLying ill and helpless.
Helpless with laughter.


Synonymsincapacitated


Similarpowerless


Antonymspowerful

2. helpless unable to function; without help


Synonymslost


Similarhopeless


Antonymshopeful

3. helpless unable to manage independently


SamplesAs helpless as a baby.


Similardependent


Antonymsindependent









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