helplessly

[US]/'helplisli/
[UK]/ˈh ɛlplɪslɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a powerless or unable manner, with no way to help or assist, in a state of being unable to do anything

Phrases & Collocations

look helplessly

stand helplessly

watch helplessly

wait helplessly

cry helplessly

Example Sentences

arms flailing helplessly in the water.

He slithered helplessly down the slope.

The boat wallowed helplessly in the stormy sea.

ribbing a friend for being helplessly in love.

She was pinned helplessly to the desk.

Cold and hungry, they drifted helplessly towards the Arctic.

He shrugged helplessly and said nothing.

Many companies have watched helplessly as their stock prices fell.

She watched helplessly as her husband was dragged away.

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