Associations to the word «Helplessly»

Wiktionary

HELPLESSLY, adverb. Without protection or assistance.
HELPLESSLY, adverb. Without the ability to help oneself.
HELPLESSLY, adverb. Without the ability to react actively.

Dictionary definition

HELPLESSLY, adverb. In a helpless manner; "the crowd watched him helplessly".

Wise words

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