Synonyms for helplessness
help·less·ness

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1. helplessnessnoun

   Synonyms:
   impotence

2. helplessnessnoun

   The state of being helpless.

   Synonyms:
   impotence

3. helplessnessnoun

   A feeling of inadequacy or impotence.

   Synonyms:
   impotence

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1. helplessness

   Synonyms:
   awkwardness, dulness, feebleness, imbecility, impotence, inability, inaptitude, incapacity, incompetence, inefficiency, maladroitness, stupidity, unskilfulness, weakness

   Antonyms:
   ability, aptitude, capability, capacity, cleverness, cogency, competency, dexterity, efficacy, efficiency, energy, expertness, faculty, force, might, power, qualification, readiness, skill, strength, susceptibility, talent

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1. helplessness, weakness, impuissancenoun

   powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

   "in spite of their weakness the group remains active"

   Synonyms:
   impuissance, weakness, failing

2. helplessnessnoun

   the state of needing help from something

   Synonyms:
   impuissance, weakness

3. helplessnessnoun

   a feeling of being unable to manage

   Synonyms:
   impuissance, weakness

Matched Categories

1. • Dependence
   • Depression
   • Powerlessness

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1. List of paraphrases for "helplessness":

   powerlessness, impotence, defencelessness, distress, inability, hopelessness, helpless, orphanhood

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1. 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.

2. Jaylen Brown:

   Denver coach Michael Malone said. I saw George Hill say in George Hill press conference, why are we even here ? Why are we doing this ? By being here were isolated and cant help where maybe we need to help. Its frustrating for a lot of players, a lot of coaches to be here. Torontos Normal Powell wondered if the images that TV viewers are seeing from the bubble, such as players wearing Black Lives Matter Matter warmup shirts, have become so familiar that that arent resonating anymore. Torontos Normal Powell starting to get washed out, he said. Players are trying to figure out not only how to revive them, but keep them going long after they leave the bubble. James has focused on the need to vote, not only in November but long after, no matter who wins the presidential election. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP But voting comes later. Players want actions they can do now. Bostons Jaylen Brown marched with protesters in Atlanta. Bostons Jaylen Brown said being in the bubble gives a feeling of helplessness, because Bostons Jaylen Brown isnt able to do that again. I do think the NBA has done a great job initially to kind of give us the platform to speak on certain things and things like that, but I do kind of do feel like it is kind of lessened as the playoffs have gotten started.

3. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan:

   We cannot bear any longer to sit back and watch bodies of children and women washed ashore on the coasts of the Mediterranean and Aegean as a result of a forced helplessness, the solution of this crisis is through bringing down the tyrannic regime in Syria.

4. 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.

5. 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.