Synonyms of helplessness

Noun

1. helplessness, weakness, impuissance, powerlessness, impotence, impotency

usage: powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; "in spite of their weakness the group remains active"

2. helplessness, dependence, dependance, dependency

usage: the state of needing help from something

3. helplessness, depression

usage: a feeling of being unable to manage