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Helpless

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Emotional SignificancePlay
Emphasizes a deep emotional state when one's ability to act is restricted by external forces or limitations. SlideWatching the devastation unfold, I felt utterly helpless.
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No ControlPlay
Suggests situations where circumstances are beyond one's personal control, making one unable to influence the outcome. SlideShe was helpless against the company's strict policies.