He found himself in a helpless situation with no way out.
helpless victim
Frequency:
70
%
She felt like a helpless victim in the situation.
helpless child
Frequency:
60
%
The sight of the helpless child brought tears to her eyes.
helpless romantic
Frequency:
45
%
Despite being a helpless romantic, she still believed in fairy tale endings.
Idiomatic Expressions for helpless
Phrase: leave someone helpless
Meaning: to put someone in a situation where they are unable to defend or protect themselves
Usage: The sudden power outage left the entire neighborhood helpless.