helplessness

Example Sentences

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In a pathetic display of learned helplessness, California business leaders have collaborated in their own abasement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Mental health tip: Consider having a trove of cute dog and cat videos at the ready to chase down the feelings of anger or helplessness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

As a political activist living under severe repression Shirin suffers a feeling of helplessness.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Better equipped to mother Boy No. 2 or stricken with learned helplessness from being coddled by an expert on my phone day in and day out?

From Slate • May 10, 2026

As he spoke, I saw pain and helplessness in my father's eyes as he realized how weak and emaciated I had become.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson