helplessness

1. (uncountable, usually)The state of being helpless.

   Near-synonyms: powerlessness, impotence

   Hilflosigkeit

   беспо́мощностьbespómoščnostʹ

   the state of needing help from something

2. (uncountable, usually)A feeling of inadequacy or impotence.

   Hilflosigkeit

   a feeling of being unable to manage

1. Some speculators take advantage of the ignorance and helplessness of old people.

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2. She is bound with her helplessness.

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3. His helplessness appeals to her motherly sympathy.

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4. We will have to get over the feeling of helplessness.

   ruМы должны будем преодолеть чувство беспомощности. — odexed

   deWir müssen das Gefühl der Hilflosigkeit überwinden. — Manfredo

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5. That is a policy of weakness, helplessness, and complete confusion.

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