On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Helplessness. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as weakness or powerlessness and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Helplessness in a sentence
Helplessness meaning
- The state of being helpless.
- A feeling of inadequacy or impotence.
Synonyms of Helplessness
Using Helplessness
- The main meaning on this page is: The state of being helpless. | A feeling of inadequacy or impotence.
- Useful related words include: weakness, impuissance, powerlessness, impotence.
- In the example corpus, helplessness often appears in combinations such as: of helplessness, and helplessness, helplessness and.
Context around Helplessness
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 10 middle, 7 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Helplessness
- In this selection, "helplessness" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, political, feigned, dark, disillusionment and making stand out and add context to how "helplessness" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and feigned helplessness in the and and the helplessness the sons. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "helplessness" sits close to words such as abrogation, agnew and airman, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with helplessness
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
But I wouldn’t call it helplessness. (7 words)
The difference is that Murdoch’s helplessness was a choice. (10 words)
Many are overwhelmed by a sense of desperation, sadness, anger, confusion and helplessness. (13 words)
The mind recoils and rebels against helplessness and looks for a narrative that "makes sense” of these real frustrations and problems, a narrative that Fox News and many conservative thought-leaders provide in their assertions about the seven deadly sins. (40 words)
Over the past few decades, the FTC has developed a (partly justified) reputation for trafficking in little more than wrist-slap fines, self-congratulatory press releases, and feigned helplessness in the face of tech-industry conglomeration. (36 words)
Countless ways exist to banish learned helplessness, including having enthusiasm for Kamala’s rigged candidacy, and, not just living, but celebrating the technology-driven, money-fueled distractions of this best-of-all-possible liberal worlds. (35 words)
Example sentences (20)
But the awakening and bustle in Lahore, reminded him of the helplessness of the people of his own state which had no such newspaper to kindle the flame of nationalism and public service.
He said that he was well aware of the political helplessness of Bilawal and if PPP wants to acquire a seat in Punjab, it would have to adopt anti-PML-N narrative.
Individuals and communities, in their daily lives, grapple with intergenerational trauma, experiencing feelings of helplessness, disillusionment, and a pervasive sense of injustice.
It can lead to feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and helplessness, making it difficult for people to carry out everyday tasks.
It’s a concoction of helplessness and hopelessness, a belief that things are the way they are because of forces beyond your control, and there is nothing you can do to make it better.
Many are overwhelmed by a sense of desperation, sadness, anger, confusion and helplessness.
Over the past few decades, the FTC has developed a (partly justified) reputation for trafficking in little more than wrist-slap fines, self-congratulatory press releases, and feigned helplessness in the face of tech-industry conglomeration.
Pervasive loneliness is a punishing malady that incapacitates the afflicted with dark helplessness.
The anxiety and a crush of helplessness were starting to take a toll on her health, as well.
The difference is that Murdoch’s helplessness was a choice.
The mind recoils and rebels against helplessness and looks for a narrative that "makes sense” of these real frustrations and problems, a narrative that Fox News and many conservative thought-leaders provide in their assertions about the seven deadly sins.
The Spanish rider crossed the finish line with gestures that explained his bitterness and helplessness.
After the horror and dehumanization, the humiliation and the helplessness, the sons of Israel made these two men diamonds.
But experts emphasized that one of the most effective ways to overcome feelings of helplessness is for people to build community.
But I wouldn’t call it helplessness.
Countless ways exist to banish learned helplessness, including having enthusiasm for Kamala’s rigged candidacy, and, not just living, but celebrating the technology-driven, money-fueled distractions of this best-of-all-possible liberal worlds.
Drowning in an angry sea of background noise, most of us finally give in to helplessness.
I know a family struggling with bullying issues right now and the feeling of helplessness and daily anxiety gripping them.
It’s not in Fonda’s nature to feel that kind of helplessness: “I’ve never despaired before.
King's bold decision to kill off such a young child in the narrative is a disturbing choice that highlights the characters' helplessness.
Common combinations with helplessness
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- of helplessness 20×
- and helplessness 16×
- helplessness and 15×
- the helplessness 9×
- helplessness of 8×
- helplessness in 6×
- learned helplessness 3×
- helplessness as 3×
- feigned helplessness 2×
- helplessness the 2×