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helplessness
adjective
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Divide helplessness into syllables:

help · less · ness

How to pronounce helplessness:

Definition of helplessness:

helplessness (adjective):
lacking protection or support defenseless

Synonyms for helplessness:

frailtyweaknesssensitivityvulnerabilityinfirmitysusceptibility

Antonyms for helplessness:

plentysuccesscapacityproficiencypowerstrengthcapabilityfacultytalentpotential
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