Definitions and Examples of weakness, impotence
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The state or condition of lacking physical or mental strength.
Example
His weakness for sweets often led him to overindulge in desserts.
The inability to take effective action; powerlessness.
Example
The government's impotence in dealing with the crisis led to widespread public dissatisfaction.
Key Differences: weakness vs impotence
- 1Weakness refers to a lack of physical or mental strength, while impotence refers to the inability to take effective action.
- 2Weakness is a gradable antonym, while impotence is a relational antonym.
Effective Usage of weakness, impotence
- 1Express Physical or Mental Limitations: Use weakness to describe a lack of physical or mental strength.
- 2Describe Ineffectiveness: Use impotence to describe the inability to take effective action.
- 3Discuss Power Dynamics: Incorporate these antonyms in conversations about power dynamics to illustrate the contrast between strength and weakness.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of power are weakness and impotence. Use weakness to describe a lack of physical or mental strength and impotence to describe the inability to take effective action. These antonyms can be used to discuss power dynamics and illustrate the contrast between strength and weakness.
