helpless

Example Sentences

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He lifts his hands, palms up, in a helpless gesture.

From Literature

I don’t think it’s untrue to say that most people right now feel helpless, at least to some degree.

From Salon

And we can easily assume he wasn’t robbing for the pure pleasure of it: he didn’t attack a working citizen or a helpless grandma.

From Salon

"Our research highlights that we are not helpless in the face of a warming planet," said Dr. Bhatia.

From Science Daily

“Ted started killing my stories — meaning he kept my stories from making the show lineup for one reason or another ... I felt vulnerable and helpless.”

From Los Angeles Times