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Helplessness synonyms

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disorder
An upset of normal function; ailment
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  1. An upset of normal function; ailment
  2. An ailment that affects the function of mind or body:
  3. A condition characterized by lack of normal functioning of physical or mental processes:
convalescence
The period of such recovery
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  1. The period of such recovery
  2. The period needed for returning to health after illness.
  3. Gradual recovery after illness
incapacity
Inadequate strength or ability; lack of capacity.
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  1. Inadequate strength or ability; lack of capacity.
  2. Lack of capacity, power, or fitness; disability
  3. The lack of a capacity; an inability
weakness
Something of which one is excessively fond or desirous:
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  1. Something of which one is excessively fond or desirous:
  2. A special fondness or inclination:
  3. A weak point; fault or defect, as in one's character
failure
The condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends:
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  1. The condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends:
  2. A cessation of proper functioning or performance:
  3. The condition or fact of being insufficient or falling short:
impotence
The quality or condition of being impotent.
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  1. The quality or condition of being impotent.
inadequacy
An instance of being inadequate; a failing or lack.
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  1. An instance of being inadequate; a failing or lack.
  2. A shortage of required material.
  3. A lack of competence or ability.
incapability
The condition of being incapable
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  1. The condition of being incapable
ineffectiveness
The condition of being ineffective
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  1. The condition of being ineffective
ineffectuality
The state or condition of being ineffectual.
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  1. The state or condition of being ineffectual.
ineffectualness
Inefficacy
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  1. Inefficacy
  2. Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.
inefficacy
The condition of being ineffective
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  1. The condition of being ineffective
  2. The state or quality of being incapable of producing a desired effect or result.
  3. Lack of efficacy; inability to produce the desired effect
powerlessness
The state or character of being powerless; absence or lack of power.
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  1. The state or character of being powerless; absence or lack of power.
uselessness
The quality of being useless
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  1. The quality of being useless
Find another word for helplessness. In this page you can discover 20 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for helplessness, like: poor health, disorder, convalescence, incapacity, weakness, failure, illness, weakness, inability, impotence and inadequacy.

Sentence Examples

  • As she walked, the fear and helplessness uncoiled, loosening their grip on her chest.

  • A feeling of helplessness and panic welled up in him as he strained his eyes against the darkness.

  • Chief of the cardinal virtues is humility, a confession of our own helplessness and submission to God.

  • Meanwhile the people grew up unused to arms. When Italy between the years 1494 and 1530 became the battlefield of French, German and Spanish forces, it was seen to what a point of helplessness the political, moral and social conditions of the Renaissance had brought the nation.

  • Nothing points more to the helplessness of the natives' condition than their powerlessness against these foes.

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