Definition of Helplessly

in a way that shows a lack of ability, strength, or power

Examples of Helplessly in a sentence

Staring helplessly from the tower, the princess didn’t realize she had the power to save herself.  🔊

The upset victims waited helplessly for the police to come and help them at the crime scene.  🔊

Watching helplessly, the firefighters couldn’t do anything more to get the blaze under control.  🔊

The powerless siblings watched helplessly as their angry father beat their younger brother.  🔊

Defenseless against the storm, the flood victims cried out helplessly for someone to help them rescue them.  🔊

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