Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: helplessness

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

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.

Source: https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/99-years-of-journalism-in-jk-the-incredible-story-of-how-it-started/

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.

Source: https://thefrontierpost.com/sana-seat-adjustment-part-of-polls-procedure/

Individuals and communities, in their daily lives, grapple with intergenerational trauma, experiencing feelings of helplessness, disillusionment, and a pervasive sense of injustice.

Source: https://www.opinionnigeria.com/the-tri-continental-alliance-for-haitis-real-liberation-and-resurgence-honoring-the-tapestry-of-resilience-and-unity-by-john-egbeazien-oshodi/

"In practice, Mitchell and Jessen used torture and cruel and inhuman treatment to force Abu Zubaydah and other subjects into a state of "learned helplessness".

Source: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/guantanamo-forever-prisoner-files-lawsuit-against-cia-torture-architects

It can lead to feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and helplessness, making it difficult for people to carry out everyday tasks.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/akanksha-singh-on-10-hour-treadmill-challenge-to-raise-awareness-on-depression/

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.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/04/eric-stinton-teachers-arent-burned-out-theyre-being-hung-out-to-dry/

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.

Source: https://www.salon.com/2023/07/14/is-lina-khan-meet-the-unshakeable-ftc-chair-rattling-big-tech/

Pervasive loneliness is a punishing malady that incapacitates the afflicted with dark helplessness.

Source: https://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/community-voices/community-voices-alone-or-lonely/article_77b50828-4847-11ee-bf3a-77c78c4b5e21.html

The anxiety and a crush of helplessness were starting to take a toll on her health, as well.

Source: https://gazette.com/premium/colorado-va-nursing-home-referrals/article_57922c34-62d6-11ee-bab6-f7fe5b07b11f.html

The difference is that Murdoch’s helplessness was a choice.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/21/opinion/rupert-murdoch-fox-news.html

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.

Source: https://www.salon.com/2023/12/03/fox-news-7-sins-how-the-network-hooks-viewers-on-envy-and-fear/

“The police didn’t intervene but rather watched on almost in a state of helplessness.

Source: https://247ureports.com/2023/02/ex-governor-egwu-blames-umahi-as-ebubeagu-militia-waylay-convoy/

The Spanish rider crossed the finish line with gestures that explained his bitterness and helplessness.

Source: https://www.insidethegames.biz/index.php/articles/1142561/motorcycling-qatar-bagnaia