Onhulpvaardig

Onhulpvaardig is a Dutch adjective that describes a state of being unable or unwilling to help. It signifies a lack of assistance or a failure to provide support when it is needed or expected. This can manifest in various ways, from a simple inability to lend a hand due to practical constraints, to a more deliberate refusal to offer aid.

The term can be applied in situations where someone is struggling and finds no assistance from others. For example, a person facing a difficult problem who receives no help from their colleagues might be described as onhulpvaardig by their situation. It can also describe individuals who consistently fail to assist others, perhaps due to a lack of empathy, skill, or a generally uncooperative nature.

In a broader sense, onhulpvaardig can also refer to things or systems that are not conducive to providing help. An inefficient process or a poorly designed tool might be considered onhulpvaardig because it hinders rather than facilitates assistance. The opposite of onhulpvaardig is behulpvaardig, which means helpful.