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Definition helpless in American English

helpless adjective

adjective
/ˈhelpləs/
1

not able to do anything without help

Example

He looked helpless sitting there all alone.

Example

I knew they were lying but I felt helpless to do anything about it.

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2

helpless laughter, tears, etc. are so strong that you cannot control them

Example

This witticism reduced both of them to helpless laughter.

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Definition helpless in American English