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helplessness

Pronunciation:  'helplisnes

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; "in spite of their weakness the group remains highly active"
  2. [n]  a feeling of being unable to manage
  3. [n]  the state of needing help from something
 
 Synonyms: impuissance, weakness
 
 See Also: dependance, dependence, dependency, depression, impotence, impotency, powerlessness

 

 

 

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