English · Word Candidate

helpless

/ˈhɛlplɪs/

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Meaning · English

Unable to defend oneself.

Adjective

Then when you find yourself lyin' helpless in her arms You know you really love a woman

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Lacking help; powerless.

Adjective

A gaoler struck him, pushing him back in place in the hopeless, helpless line of prisoners.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “helpless” mean?

Unable to defend oneself.

Is “helpless” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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