Associations to the word «Helplessness»

Wiktionary

HELPLESSNESS, noun. The state of being helpless.
HELPLESSNESS, noun. A feeling of inadequacy or impotence.

Dictionary definition

HELPLESSNESS, noun. Powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; "in spite of their weakness the group remains active".
HELPLESSNESS, noun. The state of needing help from something.
HELPLESSNESS, noun. A feeling of being unable to manage.

Wise words

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