“Helpless” vs. “Of No Help”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 3, 2023
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The difference between “helpless” and “of no help”
- Helplessness refers to the individual's inability to help, whereas being of no help refers to the action or effort not being effective.
- Helplessness is a state of being, whereas being of no help is a temporary situation that can be changed.
- A helpless person is usually completely powerless, while someone who is of no help may still have the potential to provide assistance, but their efforts are not helpful in the current situation.
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What is the definition of “helpless” and “of no help”?
Helpless
- Helpless means unable to help oneself or others in a particular situation or circumstance.
- It is a state of being completely dependent on someone else's assistance.
- A helpless person is usually vulnerable and powerless to control or change the situation they are in.
Of no help
- Of no help means that something or someone does not provide any assistance or support in a given situation.
- It implies that the effort or action taken does not contribute to improving the situation.
- Being of no help could potentially make the situation even worse.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Helpless” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Helpless
80,700,000 results on the web
Examples
- I felt helpless when I saw the car crash happen right in front of me.
- The child looked helpless as he stood alone in the crowd.
- She was left feeling helpless and alone after losing her job.
Of no help
5,040,000 results on the web
Examples
- His advice was of no help to me when I was struggling to complete the project.
- The customer service representative was of no help in resolving the issue.
- His presence was of no help during the emergency situation.
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