helplessness

Definition of Helplessness in English :

1. helplessness, impuissance, weakness

powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

Example Sentences:
'in spite of their weakness the group remains active'

2. helplessness

the state of needing help from something

3. helplessness

a feeling of being unable to manage

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Helplessness

adjective

1.

unable to manage independently

2.

made powerless or weak

they were helpless from so much giggling

3.

without help

adjective

1.

not able to help oneself; weak

2.

lacking help or protection

3.

incompetent, ineffective, or powerless

adj.

1. Unable to help oneself; powerless or incompetent.

2. Lacking support or protection: They were left helpless in the storm.

3. Impossible to control; involuntary: helpless laughter.