succourless Definition
without help or relief; helpless.
Using succourless: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "succourless" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The refugees were succourless and in dire need of assistance.
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The injured animal was left succourless in the wilderness.
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The victim was succourless and unable to defend themselves.
succourless Synonyms and Antonyms
Origins of succourless
from Old French 'socors', meaning 'aid, help'
Summary: succourless in Brief
'Succourless' [ˈsʌkələs] is an adjective that describes a state of being without help or relief, often implying a sense of desperation. It is synonymous with 'helpless' and 'unaided,' and antonymous with 'supported' and 'assisted.' Examples include 'The refugees were succourless and in dire need of assistance,' and 'The victim was succourless and unable to defend themselves.'
