Helpless Synonyms and Antonyms

hĕlp'lĭs

Synonyms for Helpless

The definition of incapable is not having the ability, strength or legal qualification to do something.

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The definition of feeble is someone who is weak or a half-hearted attempt or something that is faint or unconvincing.

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Helpless; feeble

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The definition of vulnerable is easily hurt or delicate.

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The definition of hopeless is a desperate or very sad person or thing, or something that is impossible to solve.

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Invalid is defined as not correct or provable or not legally recognized.

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Not physically or mentally fit or sound

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Not expert; unskilled.

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The definition of defenseless is someone or something completely vulnerable that has no form of protection or no means of protection.

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Lacking something; devoid; especially lacking money; poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken.

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The definition of futile is something that won't succeed or is unimportant.

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Lacking firmness of character or strength of will:

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Lacking legal authority.

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Not protected or defended against injury, danger, loss, etc.

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Not gained or won; attended with defeat

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Not adequate; not sufficient; not equal to what is required

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Weak; lacking forcefulness

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Lonely and sad; unhappy and neglected

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Inadequate; incompetent:

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The definition of involuntary is done not by choice, or something done by accident or automatically.

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The definition of numb is someone or something without feeling or unable to move.

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The definition of impotent is someone or something weak, ineffective or lacking power.

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Unable to act

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Antonyms for Helpless

The definition of independent is someone or something that is free from the influence or control of another.

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Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

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The definition of competent is a person or thing that is qualified to do something or adequate for a specific purpose.

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Able to act effectively or imaginatively, especially in difficult situations.

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(Usage Problem) Susceptible to action or treatment:

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Having or showing skill; expert.

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Displaying bravery and daring in the attempt of some task.

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Words Related to Helpless

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Hanging down.

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Having a disability, especially physical.

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Unskilled, lacking normally expected degree of ability.

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Not capable of accomplishing anything

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terror-stricken

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Having or showing ability or achievement in a specified field:

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Giving safety; reducing danger or harm

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Lacking power or strength

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