Ability and Helplessness
Opposite meaning words
Ability
Ability noun - The physical or mental power to do something.
Usage example: as a result of the accident the once-vigorous athlete lost the ability to walk
Helplessness is an antonym for ability.
Nearby Word: able
Helplessness
Helplessness noun - The state of needing help from something.
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Synonyms for Helplessness
Ability is an antonym for helplessness.
Nearby Words: helpless, helplessly
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