helpless

adjective5

1. •
   without any power to act, and with nobody to give support

   • A gaoler struck him, pushing him back in place in the hopeless, helpless line of prisoners. — 1966
2. •
   Unable to defend oneself.

   • Then when you find yourself lyin' helpless in her arms You know you really love a woman — 1995
3. •
   Unable to act without help; needing help; feeble.
4. •
   Uncontrollable.
5. •
   (no longer used) From which there is no possibility of being saved.

   • For, while they fly that gulf's devouring jawes, They on the rock are rent and sunck in helplesse wawes. — 1590