i-adjective
helpless; with no one to rely on
Describes a situation where one has few people to turn to for help; often implies loneliness or vulnerability. Rare and somewhat literary.
都会で頼み少ない生活を送っている。
I'm living a helpless life in the city with no one to rely on.
彼は頼み少ない境
He was placed in a situation where he had few people to turn to.