helplessly

[ˈhɛlp.ləs.li]

helplessly Definition

• 1. in a way that shows you cannot do anything to change or prevent a situation
• 2. in a way that is weak and without power

Using helplessly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "helplessly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She watched helplessly as the car drove away.

• Example

  He was lying on the ground, helpless and alone.

• Example

  The villagers were left helplessly watching their homes burn down.

helplessly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for helplessly

• powerlessly
• incompetently
• ineffectively

Antonyms for helplessly

• effectively
• competently
• powerfully

Phrases with helplessly

• look helplessly

  to look at someone or something in a way that shows you cannot do anything to change or prevent a situation

  Example

  She looked helplessly at the broken vase on the floor.

• feel helpless

  to feel unable to do anything to change or prevent a situation

  Example

  I felt helpless when I heard the news of the accident.

• be helpless against

  to be unable to defend oneself against something

  Example

  The soldiers were helpless against the enemy's attack.

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Summary: helplessly in Brief

'Helplessly' [ˈhɛlp.ləs.li] refers to a state of being unable to change or prevent a situation. It can also imply weakness and lack of power. Examples include 'She watched helplessly as the car drove away,' and 'He was lying on the ground, helpless and alone.' Phrases include 'look helplessly,' 'feel helpless,' and 'be helpless against.'