Helpless and In the lurch

Helpless adjective - Lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack.

In the lurch and helpless are semantically related. In some cases you can use "In the lurch" instead the word "Helpless" as an adverb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: help, helpful, helplessness, helplessly

In the lurch adverb - In a difficult or vulnerable position.

Helpless and in the lurch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Helpless" instead the phrase "In the lurch" as an adverb or an adjective.