helpless

Definitions

Unable to defend oneself or to act without help.

Lacking the ability to manage one's own affairs or emotions.

Powerless to stop or prevent a situation.

Examples

The tiny kitten looked completely helpless as it shivered in the cold rain.

I felt utterly helpless watching my friend struggle with a problem I couldn't solve.

Without a map or a compass, the hikers felt helpless in the middle of the dense forest.

Synonyms

powerless vulnerable defenseless impotent incapable feeble dependent

Antonyms

powerful capable strong independent resilient competent self-sufficient