with hands tied

defenseless destitute forlorn impotent paralyzed powerless unable unprotected vulnerable weak

incapable incompetent

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

able capable fit potent powerful secure strong

competent enterprising independent resourceful skilled

weakly

dependent destitute feebly forlorn forsaken involuntarily perforce willy-nilly