helplessly

IPA(Pronunciation)

Adverb

Without protection or assistance. / Without the ability to help oneself. / Without the ability to react actively.

Japanese Meaning

保護や援助を受けずに / 自分を助ける力がない状態で / 積極的に反応できない状態で

She stared helplessly at the broken radio, unsure how to fix it.

彼女は故障したラジオを途方に暮れて見つめ、どう直せばいいのかわからなかった。

Sense（1）

Without protection or assistance.

The fish flopped helplessly in the tiny remaining pool.

Sense（2）

Without the ability to help oneself.

The boy rolled on the floor laughing helplessly.

Sense（3）

Without the ability to react actively.

The spectators gaped helplessly as the balloon approached the power lines.

more helplessly

（ comparative ）

most helplessly

（ superlative ）