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