transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhel-pləs; Southern often ]
ˈhep-ləs also ˈheəp- adjective
Date: before 12th century
1. : lacking protection or support : defenseless
2.
a. : marked by an inability to act or react
the crowd looked on in helpless horror — Current Biography
b. : not able to be controlled or restrained
helpless laughter
• help·less·ly adverb
• help·less·ness noun