Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun helplessness

3 senses of helplessness

Sense 1
helplessness, weakness, impuissance -- (powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; "in spite of their weakness the group remains active")
       => powerlessness, impotence, impotency -- (the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble)

Sense 2
helplessness -- (the state of needing help from something)
       => dependence, dependance, dependency -- (the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else)

Sense 3
helplessness -- (a feeling of being unable to manage)
       => depression -- (sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy)