helplessness
intermediateB2/ˈhɛlpləsnəs/ · help-less-ness
The state of being unable to help oneself or others.
Meanings
The state of being unable to help oneself or others.
اپنے آپ یا دوسروں کی مدد نہ کر پانے کی حالت۔
بے بسی
be basi
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- overcome helplessness
- sense of helplessness
- helplessness in crisis
Example Sentences
He felt a deep sense of helplessness in the face of the tragedy.
اس نے اس المیے کے سامنے بے بسی کی گہرائی محسوس کی۔
Us ne is almaiye ke samne be basi ki gehraai mehsoos ki.
The helplessness of the situation left everyone feeling lost.
صورت حال کی بے بسی نے سب کو کھویا ہوا محسوس کرایا۔
Soorat haal ki be basi ne sab ko khoya hua mehsoos karaya.
In moments of helplessness, reaching out for support is crucial.
بے بسی کے لمحوں میں مدد کی طلب کرنا بہت ضروری ہے۔
Be basi ke lamhon mein madad ki talab karna bohat zaroori hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'helpless' for powerlessness, just add '-ness' to signify its state.
Imagine a person with their hands tied, unable to move or act.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "helpless" — without help
First known use: 15th century
The word 'helplessness' combines 'helpless', meaning unable to provide help, with the suffix '-ness', which indicates a state or condition.