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helplessness
ˈhɛlpləsnəs
noun
bezradność
Also
niemoc(f)
Definition
The state of being unable to help oneself; powerlessness or inability to act.
Examples
A feeling of utter helplessness washed over him as he watched the fire spread.
Uczucie całkowitej bezradności ogarnęło go, gdy patrzył, jak rozprzestrzenia się ogień.
The baby's helplessness made her feel very protective.
Bezradność dziecka sprawiła, że poczuła się bardzo opiekuńcza.
Collocations
feeling of helplessnesssense of helplessnessutter helplessness
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