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Detailed Translations for helplessness from English to Dutch

helplessness:

helplessness [the ~] noun

  1. the helplessness (need)
    de hulpbehoevendheid; de nood
  2. the helplessness (powerlessness; impotence)
    de hulpeloosheid

Translation Matrix for helplessness:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
hulpbehoevendheid helplessness; need destitution; need; neediness
hulpeloosheid helplessness; impotence; powerlessness
nood helplessness; need adversity; agony; crisis; destitution; disaster; emergency situation; necessity; need; ordeal; pain; state of emergency; test; testing; torment; torture
- impuissance; weakness

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Related Definitions for "helplessness":

  1. powerlessness revealed by an inability to act1
  2. a feeling of being unable to manage1
  3. the state of needing help from something1

helpless:


Translation Matrix for helpless:

AdjectiveRelated TranslationsOther Translations
hulpeloos defenceless; defenseless; helpless; impotent; powerless; unable
krachteloos effete; helpless; impotent; powerless; weak
machteloos helpless; impotent; unable
onmachtig helpless; impotent; unable
weerloos defenceless; defenseless; helpless; impotent; powerless
- incapacitated; lost

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Related Definitions for "helpless":

  1. unable to manage independently1
    • as helpless as a baby1
  2. unable to function; without help1
  3. lacking in or deprived of strength or power1
    • lying ill and helpless1
    • helpless with laughter1

Wiktionary Translations for helpless:

helpless
adjective
  1. unable to defend oneself or to act without help