helplessness

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English

Definitions

noun

The state of being helpless.
A feeling of inadequacy or impotence.

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Synonyms

impotence impuissance weakness powerless powerlessness ineffectiveness defencelessness ineptitude inadequacy incompetence incapacity impotent defenceless inability failure neglect

Associated

hopelessness passivity pessimism caregiver helpless despair loneliness shame guilt anxiety vulnerability foxes

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