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helplessness

noun

Powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

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Word length
12
Starts with
H
Ends with
S
Contains
EL
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
B1

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noun

  1. Powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

    “In spite of their weakness the group remains active”

noun

  1. A feeling of being unable to manage

noun

  1. The state of needing help from something

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In spite of their weakness the group remains active

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