What does Helpless mean?
Definitions for Helpless
ˈhɛlp lɪshelp·less
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Helpless.
Princeton's WordNet
helpless, incapacitatedadjective
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
"lying ill and helpless"; "helpless with laughter"
helpless, lostadjective
unable to function; without help
helplessadjective
unable to manage independently
"as helpless as a baby"
Wiktionary
helplessadjective
Unable to defend oneself or to act without help.
helplessadjective
Uncontrollable.
Etymology: From helples, from *, equivalent to. Compare hulpeloos, hilflos, hjälplös.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Helplessadjective
Etymology: from help.
One dire shot
Close by the board the prince’s main-mast bore;
All three now helpless by each other lie. John Dryden, Ann. Mirab.Let our enemies rage and persecute the poor and the helpless; but let it be our glory to be pure and peaceable. John Rogers.
How shall I then your helpless fame defend?
’Twill then be infamy to seem your friend. Alexander Pope.Such helpless harms it’s better hidden keep,
Than rip up grief, where it may not avail. Fairy Queen.Naked he lies, and ready to expire,
Helpless of all that human wants require. Dryden.
Wikipedia
Helpless
Helpless is a song written by Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, recorded by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY) on their 1970 album Déjà Vu. "Helpless" was originally recorded with Young's band Crazy Horse in early 1969, before Young's new CSNY bandmates (he had joined the then-trio in mid-1969) convinced him it would suit them better. The song was simple, at its core effectively the repetition of one melody over a descending D-A-G chord progression. The group found difficulty deciding on an arrangement and many different versions of the song were recorded before the group finally decided on the slow-paced version that appeared on the album. On this final version Young was in the foreground, singing the verses and the chorus with his bandmates providing the "helpless" refrain, while the instrumentation came in the form of acoustic guitar, electric guitar (with volume pedal and tremolo), piano, bass and drums. It became one of the most revered songs from the Déjà Vu album (Q magazine's Peter Doggett regards it as "one of (the album's) showpieces"), and has remained a live favorite of Young's for over forty years. An alternate mix of the CSNY version was released on Neil Young's The Archives Vol. 1 1963–1972. It features Young playing harmonica and electronically-treated percussion.
ChatGPT
helpless
Helpless refers to the state or condition of being unable to defend oneself, take care of oneself, or take action to resolve problems or difficulties due to lack of strength, resources, or abilities. It often refers to feeling overwhelmed or at a loss in a particular situation. This can apply to physical, emotional, or mental aspects, and can be temporary or long-term based on the circumstances.
Webster Dictionary
Helplessadjective
destitute of help or strength; unable to help or defend one's self; needing help; feeble; weak; as, a helpless infant
Helplessadjective
beyond help; irremediable
Helplessadjective
bringing no help; unaiding
Helplessadjective
unsupplied; destitute; -- with of
Wikidata
Helpless
Helpless is a play by Dusty Hughes which premièred at the Donmar Warehouse, London on March 2, 2000. It is set in England before, during, and after the 1997 general elections, which resulted in New Labour's landslide victory and in Tony Blair becoming Prime Minister.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Helpless in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Helpless in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of Helpless in a Sentence
When human beings feel betrayed and helpless, they either internalize the anger or project it out onto the people around them.
Now I'm very limited. I feel like I'm kind of helpless. You feel like you can't depend on yourself. You have to depend on others to help survive.
The measure of a society is found in how they treat their weakest and most helpless citizens. As Americans, we are blessed with circumstances that protect our human rights and our religious freedom, but for many people around the world, deprivation and persecution have become a way of life.
Deputy District Attorney Valerie Brewster:
This defendant went about her day, knowing her unnamed daughter was there, helpless. She thought and made that choice.
This narrative of senility, exploitation of this helpless little old lady is just hogwash. It's just complete bunk.
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