seem helpless

Examples (10)

• He tried to hide his fear, but he couldn't help but seem helpless in the face of the challenge.
• Despite her efforts, she began to seem increasingly helpless as the situation worsened.
• The lost child on the street corner made everyone seem helpless to offer immediate aid.
• After weeks of struggling, the old man started to seem quite helpless without his usual support system.
• In the strong current, the small boat would seem helpless against the powerful waves.
• The puppy, separated from its mother, continued to seem helpless and alone.
• She tried to appear strong, but her eyes made her seem helpless and vulnerable.
• With no experience in the wilderness, they might seem completely helpless when faced with unexpected problems.
• He didn't want to seem helpless, so he pretended to know what he was doing.
• The young bird, having fallen from its nest, could only seem helpless on the ground.