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Helpless

Destitute of help or strength; unable to help or defend one's self; needing help; feeble; weak; as, a helpless infant.

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Dependent 84% connected

Hanging down; as, a dependent bough or leaf.

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Dependent 84% connected

Hanging down; as, a dependent bough or leaf.

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Hopeless 84% connected

Destitute of hope; having no expectation of good; despairing.

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Hopeless 84% connected

Destitute of hope; having no expectation of good; despairing.

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Powerless 84% connected

Destitute of power, force, or energy; weak; impotent; not able to produce any effect.

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Powerless 84% connected

Destitute of power, force, or energy; weak; impotent; not able to produce any effect.

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Incapacitated 92% connected

of Incapacitate

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Lost 92% connected

Parted with unwillingly or unintentionally; not to be found; missing; as, a lost book or sheep.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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