helpless
adjective
; Southern often ˈhep-ləs also ˈheəp-\
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Synonyms & Antonyms for helpless
Synonyms
defenseless, exposed, susceptible, undefended, unguarded, unprotected, unresistant, vulnerable
Antonyms
guarded, invulnerable, protected, resistant, shielded
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Teaching compassion will bolster communities, and kids who are actively engaged in their community will feel less helpless and more resilient. — Diana Bray, The Denver Post, "Diana Bray: We must deal with the trauma of these mass shootings, too," 4 Sep. 2019 Echoing the words of other critics, Grierson writes that the film belongs to Phoenix, who offers a nuanced interpretation of someone who is helpless and troubled and struggling to find connection. — Trilby Beresford, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Joker': What the Critics are Saying," 31 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'helpless.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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