helplessly
English
Etymology
helpless + -ly
Pronunciation
- enPR: hĕlpʹləs-lē, IPA(key): /ˈhɛlpləsli/
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Adverb
helplessly (comparative more helplessly, superlative most helplessly)
- Without protection or assistance.
- The fish flopped helplessly in the tiny remaining pool.
- Without the ability to help oneself.
- The boy rolled on the floor laughing helplessly.
- Without the ability to react actively.
- The spectators gaped helplessly as the balloon approached the power lines.
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