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helplessness [Brit ˈhɛlpləsnəs, Am ˈhɛlpləsnəs] N

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1. helplessness:

helplessness (powerlessness)

helplessness (because of infirmity, disability)

2. helplessness (defencelessness):

helplessness

vulnérabilité f

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l'impuissance de qn face à qc

the helplessness of sb in the face of sth

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The mural presents a scene of death, violence, brutality, suffering, and helplessness without portraying their immediate causes. en.wikipedia.org

It exposes the helplessness of intellectuals in the face of a strong and corrupt nexus between criminals, businessmen, police and politicians. en.wikipedia.org

Some emotional responses the person may experiences consist of apathy, depression, irritability, anxiety, panic, helplessness, hopelessness, anger, fear, guilt, and denial. en.wikipedia.org

Highlighted cheeks and wrinkles heighten the effect of sadness and helplessness, which directly emanate from the character. en.wikipedia.org

There seems to be only one cure for the helplessness in dogs. en.wikipedia.org

Learned helplessness sometimes remains specific to one situation, but at other times generalizes across situations. en.wikipedia.org

Deprivation of these needs may lead to an inferiority complex, weakness, and helplessness. en.wikipedia.org

Mummification is often used to enhance a feeling of total bodily helplessness, and incorporated with sensation play. en.wikipedia.org

He conveys the pathos and helplessness that this character demands with amazing understanding. en.wikipedia.org

Counseling, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, family therapy, behavioral therapy and self-help group treatment are often used to encourage the verbalization of fears, anxiety, rage, helplessness, and hopelessness. en.wikipedia.org

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