The civilians were helpless against their attackers. Firefighters were helpless against the blaze. I feel helpless. Isn't there anything I can do? The crowd was helpless with laughter. He was helpless with rage.
Recent Examples on the WebKristal Dailey, who also filed an objection to her garnishment, certainly felt helpless. Sarah Alvarez, ProPublica, 23 Aug. 2022 As with many mental health disorders, family members and friends can feel helpless and desperate for some kind of solution. Natalie Bettendorf, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 Steele, the Chicago starting pitcher, left the Brewers helpless over six scoreless innings, allowing only two hits and one walk. Curt Hogg, Journal Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2022 On one page of a company catalog is a scene of a woman standing alone, scanning the darkness around her, unarmed and helpless. Andrew Brinker, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2022 By getting involved, citizens might feel less helpless, the reader said. Noah Arroyo, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 July 2022 But if that company shelves the program, parents are left helpless and heartbroken.Fortune, 21 July 2022 Her physician instructed the busy artist to remain on bed rest for the following two weeks, leaving her feeling helpless and forced to stay put. Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 13 July 2022 Rumors and speculation surrounding the Groene family intensified, leaving the little girl helpless in trying to protect her family’s memory. Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 6 June 2022 See More