What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unempowered
Example
The unempowered workers had no say in the company's decision-making process. [unempowered: adjective]
Example
She felt unempowered to change the situation, despite her best efforts. [unempowered: past participle]
powerless
Example
The citizens felt powerless to stop the government from passing the new law. [powerless: adjective]
Example
He was left feeling powerless after the accident, unable to do anything to change what had happened. [powerless: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Powerless is more commonly used than unempowered in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unempowered and powerless?
Unempowered is more formal than powerless, which is more commonly used in informal contexts.
