B1
helpless vs hopeless
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| helplessadjective/ˈhelp.ləs/ | Meaning not able to look after yourself or to do anything to change a bad situation | Goes with helpless to | Example I felt completely helpless when my mother was in hospital and I couldn't visit. |
| hopelessadjective/ˈhoʊp.ləs/ | Meaning having no hope that a situation will get better; also very bad at something | Goes with hopeless situation | Example I'm hopeless at remembering names, so I always write them down. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
My brother is a romantic.