Synonyms for helpless
ˈhɛlp lɪshelp·less

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. helpless

   Synonyms:
   contemptible, despicable, feeble, harmless, powerless, weak

   Antonyms:
   dangerous, formidable, redoubted, terrible, tremendous

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. helpless, incapacitatedadjective

   lacking in or deprived of strength or power

   "lying ill and helpless"; "helpless with laughter"

   Synonyms:
   lost, incapacitated

   Antonyms:
   independent, powerful, hopeful

2. helpless, lostadjective

   unable to function; without help

   Synonyms:
   befuddled, lost(p), mixed-up, disoriented, lost, bemused, deep in thought(p), preoccupied, at sea, missed, confused, incapacitated, baffled, confounded, mazed, bewildered

   Antonyms:
   hopeful, powerful, independent

3. helplessadjective

   unable to manage independently

   "as helpless as a baby"

   Synonyms:
   lost, incapacitated

   Antonyms:
   powerful, hopeful, independent

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. helplessadjective

   Synonyms:
   weak, feeble, powerless, impotent, imbecile, disabled, infirm

2. helplessadjective

   Synonyms:
   exposed, defenceless, unprotected

3. helplessadjective

   Synonyms:
   irremediable, beyond help

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "helpless":

   defenceless, powerless, defenseless, impotent, unarmed, harmless, destitute, helplessness

How to pronounce helpless?

How to say helpless in sign language?

Words popularity by usage frequency

How to use helpless in a sentence?

1. Frank Herbert:

   If you think of yourselves as helpless and ineffectual, it is certain that you will create a despotic government to be your master. The wise despot, therefore, maintains among his subjects a popular sense that they are helpless and ineffectual.

2. Wayne Flynt:

   This narrative of senility, exploitation of this helpless little old lady is just hogwash. It's just complete bunk.

3. James Baldwin:

   It is a very rare man who does not victimize the helpless.

4. Jazondre Gibbs:

   The pandemic has made us feel kind of helpless.

5. Karen Momsen-Evers:

   Helpless, Momsen-Evers waited until airborne and reached out to another flight attendant. I begged her, I said' I'm sure someone can make an emergency phone call,' says Karen Momsen-Evers, but the other crew member told her nothing could be done. I just wanted someone to go and try to save him.