a. | 1. | Destitute of help or strength; unable to help or defend one's self; needing help; feeble; weak; |
2. | Beyond help; irremediable. | |
3. | Bringing no help; unaiding. | |
4. | Unsupplied; destitute; - with of. |
Adj. | 1. | helpless - lacking in or deprived of strength or power; "lying ill and helpless"; "helpless with laughter" Synonyms: incapacitated |
2. | helpless - unable to function; without help Synonyms: lost | |
3. | helpless - unable to manage independently; "as helpless as a baby" |