Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unhelpable
adjective
/ʌnˈhɛlpəbl/
Definition
not able to be helped or aided
Examples
- Despite the intervention of her friends, she felt completely unhelpable.
- Some situations can seem unhelpable, but with the right support, change is possible.
Meaning
Describes a person or situation that is beyond assistance, or where help has no effect.
Synonyms
- hopeless
- incorrigible
- irretrievable
- insurmountable