Definition of HELPLESSNESS

helplessness

Plural: helplessnesses

Noun

  • powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
  • the state of needing help from something
  • a feeling of being unable to manage
  • The state of being helpless.
  • A feeling of inadequacy or impotence.

Origin / Etymology

From helpless + -ness.

Synonyms

impuissance, weakness

Scrabble Score: 17

helplessness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
helplessness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
helplessness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

helplessness: valid Words With Friends Word