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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are helpless" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a state of being unable to take action or to help oneself or others in a given situation.
Example: "In times of crisis, many people feel that they are helpless and do not know how to respond."
Alternatives: "are powerless" or "are at a loss".
Dictionary
are helpless
adjective
Unable to defend oneself.
synonyms
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We are helpless.
"Clients are helpless.
"We are helpless here".
"They are helpless".
Their actions are helpless, empty.
"We are helpless," he said.
Being doctors, we are helpless".
Many small mammals are helpless at birth.
In Audrun's view, these buyers are "helpless..
The beasts are helpless in captivity.
They are helpless, we can help.
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