helplessly

/ˈhɛlpləsli/ · adverb

Meaning

Without protection or assistance.
Without the ability to help oneself.
Without the ability to react actively.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

impotently(English)unable to help(English)defenselessly(English)vulnerably(English)weakly(English)powerlessly(English)ineffectually(English)unavailingly(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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