helplessness
Example Sentences
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Early plays Maddie’s lowest moments with raw sincerity and expressions of utter helplessness — visible cries for help, acted out with total concern and love for the feminine.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
In a pathetic display of learned helplessness, California business leaders have collaborated in their own abasement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
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
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
Equally exciting would be the work involved in overcoming that helplessness.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
