helplessly
/ˈhɛlpləsli/ adverbio C2En español: impotentemente, sin poder hacer nada
- Without protection or assistance. · The fish flopped helplessly in the tiny remaining pool.
- Without the ability to help oneself. · The boy rolled on the floor laughing helplessly.
- Without the ability to react actively. · The spectators gaped helplessly as the balloon approached the power lines.
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The country detective looked helplessly from one to the other.
“I don’t understand,” said Matthew helplessly, wishing that Marilla was at hand to cope with the situation.
The lines of the monkeys swayed forward helplessly, and Baloo and Bagheera took one stiff step forward with them.
She felt hopelessly, helplessly ashamed and miserable.
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