Associations to the word «Helpless»

Wiktionary

HELPLESS, adjective. Unable to defend oneself or to act without help.
HELPLESS, adjective. Uncontrollable.

Dictionary definition

HELPLESS, adjective. Lacking in or deprived of strength or power; "lying ill and helpless"; "helpless with laughter".
HELPLESS, adjective. Unable to function; without help.
HELPLESS, adjective. Unable to manage independently; "as helpless as a baby".

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope