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helpless

/ˈhɛlplɪs/ · adjective

Meaning

  1. Unable to defend oneself.
  2. Lacking help; powerless.
  3. Unable to act without help; needing help; feeble.
  4. Uncontrollable.
  5. From which there is no possibility of being saved.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

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