helplessness

Example Sentences

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Reducing the feelings of helplessness and even rage that new parents experience is itself a meaningful thing.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

It was a really scary feeling - just total helplessness.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Thousands of young undocumented migrants in Guinea have disappeared along migration routes in recent years, leaving their families in a state of uncertainty and helplessness.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

All we’re left with is confusion and the frustrating feeling of helplessness.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2025

The terrible truth of their helplessness is almost too much to bear.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman