Helpless Synonyms and Antonyms

hĕlplĭs
Devoid of help or protection
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. defenseless
  2. unprotected
Incompetent
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. incapable
  2. impotent
  3. unfit
  4. incapacitated
  5. inexpert
  6. powerless
Antonyms:
  1. independent
  2. capable
  3. competent
  4. enterprising
  5. resourceful
  6. strong
  7. able
  8. skilled

Words Related to Helpless

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Helpless Sentence Examples

  • He was helpless to find her.

  • I can't describe how helpless I felt.

  • Feeling helpless, he glanced again at the hourglass.

  • Piteous, helpless, animal moans came through the door.

  • By the door of one of these a sick man was lying upon a couch, helpless and pale.

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