Synonyms for helpless
ˈhɛlp lɪs

Princeton's WordNet(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. helpless, incapacitated(adj)

   lacking in or deprived of strength or power

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

   Synonyms:
   lost, incapacitated

   Antonyms:
   independent, powerful, hopeful

2. helpless, lost(adj)

   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. helpless(adj)

   unable to manage independently

   "as helpless as a baby"

   Synonyms:
   lost, incapacitated

   Antonyms:
   powerful, hopeful, independent

English Synonyms and Antonyms(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. helpless

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

   Antonyms:
   dangerous, formidable, redoubted, terrible, tremendous

Dictionary of English Synonymes(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. helpless(a.)

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

2. helpless(a.)

   Synonyms:
   exposed, defenceless, unprotected

3. helpless(a.)

   Synonyms:
   irremediable, beyond help

PPDB, the paraphrase database(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. List of paraphrases:

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

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1. Michael Bennett:

   I felt helpless as I lay there on the ground handcuffed facing the real-life threat of being killed. All I could think was ‘I’m going to die for no other reason than I am black and my skin color is somehow a threat.’.

2. Asherah Davidown:

   For the most part, a lot of people feel really helpless. Their livelihoods are at the fingertips of a corporation, theres still a lot of hurt and emotional recovery. Having our basic needs repeatedly taken away is really unfortunate.

3. Kanta Prasad:

   Animals are dying without water. We can’t do anything, if we give water to animals, there’ll be none left for us. We’re feeling so helpless. Every drop of water counts.

4. Wayne Flynt:

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

5. Pete Davis:

   For me, it's a community effort, you feel helpless and there's really nothing more you can do in the situation. But in our space, I did it to represent our community and let the community be a part of this closure.

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