Helpless synonyms and antonyms
hĕlp'lĭs
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independent (antonym)
The definition of independent is someone or something that is free from the influence or control of another.
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.
The definition of feeble is someone who is weak or a half-hearted attempt or something that is faint or unconvincing.
The definition of vulnerable is easily hurt or delicate.
competent (antonym)
The definition of competent is a person or thing that is qualified to do something or adequate for a specific purpose.
able (antonym)
(Usage Problem) Susceptible to action or treatment:
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Helpless; feeble
disabled (related)
Having a disability, especially physical.
Lacking firmness of character or strength of will:
terrify (related)
Not protected or defended against injury, danger, loss, etc.
defenceless (related)
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dejected (related)
wretched (related)
resourceful (antonym)
Able to act effectively or imaginatively, especially in difficult situations.
The definition of hopeless is a desperate or very sad person or thing, or something that is impossible to solve.
Invalid is defined as not correct or provable or not legally recognized.
Not physically or mentally fit or sound
Not expert; unskilled.
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dependent (related)
Hanging down.
incompetent (related)
Unskilled, lacking normally expected degree of ability.
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.
The definition of futile is something that won't succeed or is unimportant.
The definition of impotent is someone or something weak, ineffective or lacking power.
ability (related)
Not capable of accomplishing anything
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Not gained or won; attended with defeat
helplessly (related)
bereft (related)
terror-stricken (related)
skilled (antonym)
Having or showing skill; expert.
Lonely and sad; unhappy and neglected
Inadequate; incompetent:
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The definition of involuntary is done not by choice, or something done by accident or automatically.
The definition of numb is someone or something without feeling or unable to move.
Not adequate; not sufficient; not equal to what is required
Weak; lacking forcefulness
strong (related)
Having or showing ability or achievement in a specified field:
fearful (related)
enterprising (antonym)
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safety (related)
Giving safety; reducing danger or harm
help (related)
Lacking power or strength
Unable to act
frightened (related)
Find another word for helpless. In this page you can discover 46 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for helpless, like: independent, capable, incapable, feeble, vulnerable, competent, able, unable, disabled, weak and terrify.
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