helpless

[help-lis] / ˈhɛlp lɪs /

ADJECTIVE

incapable, incompetent; vulnerable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defenseless destitute forlorn impotent paralyzed powerless unable unprotected vulnerable weak

STRONG

incapable incompetent

WEAK

abandoned basket-case debilitated dependent exposed feeble forsaken friendless handcuffed inefficient inexpert infirm invalid over a barrel pinned prostrate shiftless tapped tapped out unfit up creek without paddle with hands tied

Antonyms

STRONGEST

able capable fit potent powerful secure strong

WEAK

competent enterprising independent resourceful skilled

Example Sentences

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The group touted the International Trade Centre’s new Global Trade Helpdesk — an AI-powered tool that matches trade data with predictive algorithms to help companies and policymakers sharpen their export strategies.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

The log-in process completed and I took control of a Happy Helpdesk avatar, a cookie-cutter Ken doll that I used to take tech-support calls.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

Helpful Helpdesk Inc. took millions of calls a day, from all over the world.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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