helplessness
2 antonyms for helplessness — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — The state or feeling of being unable to help oneself or affect a situation.
Antonyms
How to use helplessness
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a sense of helplessness
feelings of helplessness
Etymology
From "helpless" plus the noun suffix "-ness."
Full origin of helplessness →Frequently asked questions
What does “helplessness” mean?
The word “helplessness” means the state or feeling of being unable to help oneself or affect a situation. In plain terms, the feeling of being powerless to change or improve a situation.
How do you pronounce “helplessness”?
“Helplessness” is pronounced HEHLP-lihs-nihs (/ˈhɛlplɪsnɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “helplessness” in a sentence?
Here is “helplessness” used in a sentence: “A wave of helplessness washed over her as the plane began to shake.”
What part of speech is “helplessness”?
“Helplessness” is a noun.
