HELPLESSNESS

helplessness, weakness, impuissance

(noun) powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; “in spite of their weakness the group remains active”

helplessness

(noun) a feeling of being unable to manage

helplessness

(noun) the state of needing help from something

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

helplessness (usually uncountable, plural helplessnesses)

The state of being helpless.

A feeling of inadequacy or impotence.

Synonyms

• impotence

Source: Wiktionary



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