Helpless has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Adjective
1
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
"lying ill and helpless"
"helpless with laughter"
2
unable to function; without help
"The power outage left us completely helpless, forcing everyone to rely on flashlights and candles for everything from cooking to finding our way around."
3
unable to manage independently
"as helpless as a baby"
4
Unable to defend oneself.
"The puppy was helpless against the storm, shivering under the porch without any way to protect itself from the rain and wind."
Example Sentences
"lying ill and helpless"
adjective
"helpless with laughter"
adjective
"as helpless as a baby"
adjective