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helplessness

NOUN
disability
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NOUN
incompetence
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In Tehran, some residents described a sense of helplessness as threats of renewed fighting mount.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

I think that’s more about the general existential feeling of helplessness in the face of things that are happening in the world.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

They are withdrawing from the real world into loneliness and helplessness.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

This feeling of helplessness came up again and again in our travels.

From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026

But then she sees the helplessness on my face and follows it with a quick “Sorry” and a shoulder squeeze.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell


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