helplessness
Example Sentences
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Early plays Maddie’s lowest moments with raw sincerity and expressions of utter helplessness — visible cries for help, acted out with total concern and love for the feminine.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
"I think it was a response to a feeling of helplessness in this moment in time that can lead to paralysis," says Gavin.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
They’ll go back to their desks, the room sits empty, and the helplessness deepens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Reducing the feelings of helplessness and even rage that new parents experience is itself a meaningful thing.
From Slate ● May 3, 2026
A sense of complete helplessness had descended upon him.
From "1984" by George Orwell
