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English noun: helplessness

1. helplessness (attribute) powerlessness revealed by an inability to act


SamplesIn spite of their weakness the group remains active.


Synonymsimpuissance, weakness


Broader (hypernym)impotence, impotency, powerlessness

2. helplessness (state) the state of needing help from something


Broader (hypernym)dependance, dependence, dependency

3. helplessness (feeling) a feeling of being unable to manage


Broader (hypernym)depression









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