adj. unable to take care of oneself. without power or control -We knew we were helpless in our small boat during the big storm-
The girl limped helplessly into the house.
The girl limped helplessly into the house.
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The lifeguard quickly acted to the arms flailing helplessly in the water.
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incapable; incompetent; vulnerable
independent
3 syllables
help-less-ly
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