helpless
intermediateB1/ˈhɛlpləs/ · help-less
Unable to do anything to help oneself; totally dependent on others.
Meanings
Unable to do anything to help oneself; totally dependent on others.
کسی بھی چیز کے لیے خود مدد کرنے سے قاصر؛ دوسروں پر مکمل طور پر انحصار کرنے والا۔
بےبس
bebas
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- helpless situation
- feel helpless
- helplessly watch
Example Sentences
She felt helpless in the face of the disaster.
وہ آفت کے سامنے بےبس محسوس کر رہی تھی۔
Woh aafat ke samne bebas mehsoos kar rahi thi.
The helpless child looked up for assistance.
بےبس بچے نے مدد کے لیے اوپر دیکھا۔
Bebas bachay ne madad ke liye upar dekha.
In his helpless state, he sought comfort from friends.
اپنی بےبسی کی حالت میں، اس نے دوستوں سے تسلی کی طلب کی۔
Apni bebasī ki halat mein, usne doston se tasalli ki talab ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'help' and 'less', meaning there's less help available.
A person looking up helplessly at a tall building, symbolizing their inability to change their situation.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نیکی کر دریا میں ڈال
Neki kar darya mein daal
Do good and forget it.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "help-leas" — without help
First known use: 15th century
The word 'helpless' is derived from the combination of 'help' and 'less', indicating a lack of assistance or support.