helplessness

language: pt

definitions

  1. noun
    the state of being unable to help oneself or others; a feeling of powerlessness
    pt: impotência
  2. noun
    the condition of lacking the ability to act or influence events
    pt: incapacidade de agir

examples

  1. She felt helplessness in the storm.

    Ela sentiu impotência na tempestade.

  2. His helplessness was evident.

    Sua impotência era evidente.