HELPLESSLY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word HELPLESSLY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HELPLESSLY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Helplessly

Speech Type: Adverb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈhɛlpləsli
Dialects: British English
Definition:

with no ability to act or help oneself

Short Definition:

with no ability to act or help oneself

Examples:
  • workers watched helplessly as black smoke engulfed the building
  • he now lies helplessly in the intensive care unit

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