Definitions for helplessness
help·less·ness

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. helplessness, weakness, impuissancenoun

   powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

   "in spite of their weakness the group remains active"

2. helplessnessnoun

   the state of needing help from something

3. helplessnessnoun

   a feeling of being unable to manage

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. helplessnessnoun

   The state of being helpless.

2. helplessnessnoun

   A feeling of inadequacy or impotence.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Helplessnessnoun

   Want of succour; want of ability.

   Etymology: from helpless.

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1. helplessness

   Helplessness is a state of being unable to take action, control situations, or protect oneself due to a perceived lack of capability, power, or resources. It can be referred to as a feeling of dependence, vulnerability, or incapability experienced in certain challenging or overwhelming circumstances. Helplessness is often associated with feelings of despair, passivity, and loss of hope.

Matched Categories

1. • Dependence
   • Depression
   • Powerlessness

How to pronounce helplessness?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say helplessness in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of helplessness in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of helplessness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of helplessness in a Sentence

1. Stephanie Bonne:

   There is a feeling of helplessness like you're trying and trying, you're trying to push against the system, and yet the patients just keep coming and coming.

2. Marina Litvinovich:

   We, the Russian people, are against the war Putin has unleashed. We don’t support this war, it is being waged not on our behalf, i know that right now many of you feel desperation, helplessness, shame over Vladimir Putin’s attack on the friendly nation of Ukraine. But I urge you not to despair.

3. Margaret Oliphant Oliphant:

   The incomprehensibleness of women is an old theory, but what is that to the curious wondering observation with which wives, mothers, and sisters watch the other unreasoning animal in those moments when he has snatched the reins out of their hands, and is not to be spoken to! . It is best to let him come to, and feel his own helplessness.

4. Jenny Radesky:

   Instead of focusing on questions the child may have about concrete things, ask them questions like' How do you think those people were feeling ? Do you know why they were angry ? What do you do when you feel like something is unfair ?' providing a controlled space to understand what is going on and ways to process it will help children navigate the distressing emotions, helplessness and fear they may be experiencing.

5. Paul Hokemeyer:

   Compassion fatigue is a well-established concept in the realm of health care providers. First observed in nurses who worked in emergency rooms, it describes the sense of helplessness and hopelessness that can overtake a person providing care for someone whose suffering seems never-ending and insurmountable.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=helplessness
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Helplessness
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=helplessness
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com