helplessness
//ˈhɛlpləsnəs//
Noun
helplessnessSingular
1
The state or condition of being unable to help oneself or act without assistance; a feeling of powerlessness or lack of control.
She felt a deep sense of helplessness when she couldn't solve the problem on her own.
2
A psychological state characterized by the belief that one cannot influence outcomes or escape negative situations.
After repeated failures, she developed a sense of helplessness and stopped trying.