스스로를 돕거나 효과적으로 행동할 수 없는 상태, 또는 자신의 상황을 통제할 수 없다고 느끼는 감정.
The state of being unable to help oneself or to act effectively, often characterized by a lack of control over one's circumstances.
예문:
"The sudden power outage left the residents with a frustrating sense of helplessness."
"Psychologists study how prolonged failure can lead to a state of learned helplessness."
"He felt a wave of helplessness as he watched the train pull away with his luggage still on board."