adverb
- Without regard to desire or inclination: involuntarily, perforce, willy-nilly. See willing/unwilling.
helplessly
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The adverb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
in a helpless manner
Synonyms: impotently, unable to help
Derived from adjective: helpless (meaning #1)
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| Domingo a Tarde (1965 Film) |
| The Saviour (2005 Drama Film) |
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