helpless
Translation
helpless, powerless, defenseless
Examples
The baby bird was small and helpless.
The baby bird was small and helpless.
I feel helpless when I see them suffer.
I feel helpless when I see them suffer.
Grammar Patterns
to be helpless to be unable to help oneself The kitten was helpless.
to feel helpless to feel unable to change a situation I feel helpless in this situation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: powerless, defenseless; Antonyms: powerful, capable
Etymology
From 'help' + the suffix '-less' (meaning 'without'). Literally 'without help'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-less' means 'without'. So, 'helpless' is 'without help'.