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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How to use helplessness in a sentence?

1. Gulseli Karaduman:

   There has been no air support, nothing. For three days we've been living with this helplessness.

2. Mafuzur Rahman:

   The hopelessness, helplessness I see in their eyes -- they want to do the very best they can.

3. Rhea Boyd:

   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.

4. Donald Tusk:

   We can no longer allow solidarity to be equivalent to naivety, openness to be equivalent to helplessness, freedom to be equivalent to chaos. And by that, I am of course referring to the situation on our borders, citizens want to feel safe again, because only then will they be capable of helping people in need.

5. 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.