Looking for the meaning of the word HELPLESSNESS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HELPLESSNESS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Helplessness
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhɛlpləsnəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
inability to defend oneself or to act effectively
Short Definition:inability to defend oneself or to act without help
Examples:- worst of all is the feeling of helplessness
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