helplessness

Example Sentences

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Mental health tip: Consider having a trove of cute dog and cat videos at the ready to chase down the feelings of anger or helplessness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

As a political activist living under severe repression Shirin suffers a feeling of helplessness.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Better equipped to mother Boy No. 2 or stricken with learned helplessness from being coddled by an expert on my phone day in and day out?

From Slate • May 10, 2026

"There is no famine, everything is available. Cafes are open, and we still go out... There is gasoline, water, and electricity. But there is a sense of helplessness in all of us," the 40-year-old said.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

She had a profound moment of helplessness before she hefted the ceramic pitcher and went to fetch water so her mama could wash her face.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland