Definitions and Examples of powerless, weak, feeble
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking the ability or authority to do something; helpless.
Example
The citizens felt powerless against the corrupt government officials.
Lacking physical or mental strength; feeble.
Example
After being sick for a week, he felt weak and tired.
Lacking physical or mental strength; weak.
Example
The old man's voice was feeble and hard to hear.
Key Differences: powerless vs weak vs feeble
- 1Powerless implies a lack of authority or ability to do something.
- 2Weak describes a lack of physical or mental strength.
- 3Feeble is similar to weak and also implies a lack of energy or force.
Effective Usage of powerless, weak, feeble
- 1Expressing Limitations: Use these antonyms to describe situations where someone lacks power or strength.
- 2Comparing Abilities: Compare and contrast these antonyms to show differences in abilities.
- 3Describing Characters: Use these antonyms to create characters with distinct strengths and weaknesses.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of omnipotent describe a lack of power, strength, or ability. Powerless implies a lack of authority or ability, weak describes a lack of physical or mental strength, and feeble implies a lack of energy or force. Use these words to express limitations, compare abilities, and create distinct characters.
