- to have no alternative
- frustrated
- exasperated
- helpless
- (conjunction) but unfortunately
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to have no alternative
- frustrated
- exasperated
- helpless
- (conjunction) but unfortunately
This meaning conveys a sense of being forced into a situation where there are no other options available.
I had no alternative but to accept this decision.
Faced with such a predicament, I felt I had no other choice.
This meaning describes a feeling of disappointment or irritation due to being unable to achieve something.
This word expresses a strong feeling of annoyance, especially because of repeated problems or challenges.
She feels exasperated by the continuous failures.
This meaning refers to a feeling of powerlessness and inability to change or control a situation.
In that situation, I felt helpless.
This usage can introduce a contrasting statement that implies regret or an unfavorable outcome.
I wanted to participate, but unfortunately, there wasn't enough time.
She wanted to help, but unfortunately, she got sick.
Generated collocations (experimental)
wú nài无奈de的xuǎn zé选择a choice made out of necessitywú nài无奈de的qíng kuàng情况a helpless situationwú nài无奈de的biǎo qíng表情an exasperated expressionwú nài无奈de地yáo tóu摇头to shake one's head in frustrationwú nài无奈de地tàn xī叹息to sigh helplesslywú nài无奈de的xiào笑a forced smilewú nài无奈ér而Guī归to return helplesslywú nài无奈de的jué dìng决定a decision made with no alternativewú nài无奈de的jú miàn局面a frustrating scenariowǒ我wú nài无奈le了I am at my wit's endwú nài无奈zhī之jǔ举an action taken out of desperation