helplessly

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Adverbial helplessly has 1 sense

helplessly, impotently, unable to help - in a helpless manner; "the crowd watched him helplessly"
Derived from adjective helpless₁

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Term: Helplessly

Definition

Helplessly is an adverb that describes an action or state of being carried out in a manner that lacks the ability to obtain assistance or support.

Senses/Usages

Sense 1:

In a helpless manner; without the ability to be aided or assisted.

Example sentence: She stood there helplessly watching the fire consume her home.

Sense 2:

Showing extreme vulnerability or powerlessness.

Example sentence: The wounded animal looked up at the hunter helplessly, unable to escape.

Sense 3:

Incapable of acting or managing independently; reliant on others.

Example sentence: The child wandered helplessly through the crowded mall, searching for their lost parent.