Helpless synonyms
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capable (antonym)
Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.
The definition of incapable is not having the ability, strength or legal qualification to do something.
competent (antonym)
The definition of competent is a person or thing that is qualified to do something or adequate for a specific purpose.
enterprising (antonym)
independent (antonym)
The definition of independent is someone or something that is free from the influence or control of another.
resourceful (antonym)
Able to act effectively or imaginatively, especially in difficult situations.
able (antonym)
(Usage Problem) Susceptible to action or treatment:
skilled (antonym)
Having or showing skill; expert.
The definition of feeble is someone who is weak or a half-hearted attempt or something that is faint or unconvincing.
Helpless; feeble
Invalid is defined as not correct or provable or not legally recognized.
dependent (related)
Hanging down.
disabled (related)
Having a disability, especially physical.
incompetent (related)
Unskilled, lacking normally expected degree of ability.
The definition of futile is something that won't succeed or is unimportant.
The definition of defenseless is someone or something completely vulnerable that has no form of protection or no means of protection.
Lacking something; devoid; especially lacking money; poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken.
Lonely and sad; unhappy and neglected
The definition of hopeless is a desperate or very sad person or thing, or something that is impossible to solve.
Ineffective, powerless, or helpless
Inadequate; incompetent:
The definition of involuntary is done not by choice, or something done by accident or automatically.
Bewildered or ill at ease
The definition of numb is someone or something without feeling or unable to move.
Not protected or defended against injury, danger, loss, etc.
The definition of vulnerable is easily hurt or delicate.
Lacking firmness of character or strength of will:
Not adequate; not sufficient; not equal to what is required
Weak; lacking forcefulness
safety (related)
Giving safety; reducing danger or harm
ability (related)
Lacking power or strength
help (related)
Lacking power or strength
strong (related)
Having or showing ability or achievement in a specified field:
incapacitated
Unable to act
Not physically or mentally fit or sound
Not expert; unskilled.
Find another word for helpless. In this page you can discover 37 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for helpless, like: capable, incapable, competent, enterprising, independent, resourceful, able, skilled, feeble, unable and invalid.