nounmasculinepl: desamparos
abandonment, helplessness, destitution
1. The state of being abandoned or left without help or support
The child was in a state of complete abandonment after losing his parents.
A criança estava em completo desamparo depois de perder seus pais.
2. Lack of protection, assistance, or resources
The refugees faced desamparo in a foreign land.
Os refugiados enfrentavam desamparo em terra estrangeira.
3. A feeling of helplessness or vulnerability
She felt a sense of helplessness when no one came to her aid.
Ela sentiu um senso de desamparo quando ninguém veio em seu auxílio.
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