Translation of "Helplessness" in Spanish

We were mirrored in his helplessness

nos vimos reflejados en su impotencia

His helplessness appeals to her motherly sympathy.

Su indefensión apela a su compasión maternal.

We will have to get over the feeling of helplessness.

Tendremos que superar la sensación de desamparo.

That is a policy of weakness, helplessness, and complete confusion.

Eso es una política de debilidad, impotencia y confusión total.

Some speculators take advantage of the ignorance and helplessness of old people.

Algunos especuladores se aprovechan de la ignorancia y el desamparo de los ancianos.