powerless

[ˈpaʊəlɪs]

powerless Definition

• 1. without ability, influence, or power
• 2. lacking strength or force

Using powerless: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "powerless" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The citizens felt powerless to stop the corrupt government officials.

• Example

  She was powerless to resist the temptation of the chocolate cake.

• Example

  The storm left us powerless for three days.

• Example

  The opposition party is powerless to change the law without support from the ruling party.

powerless Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for powerless

• helpless
• impotent
• weak
• incapable
• ineffective

Antonyms for powerless

• powerful
• strong
• capable
• effective
• potent

Phrases with powerless

• render someone powerless

  to make someone unable to act or defend themselves

  Example

  The poison rendered him powerless and he collapsed on the floor.

• feel powerless

  to feel unable to act or change a situation

  Example

  Many people feel powerless in the face of climate change.

• powerless rage

  a feeling of intense anger or frustration that one cannot act upon

  Example

  He felt a powerless rage as he watched the injustice unfold.

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Summary: powerless in Brief

'Powerless' [ˈpaʊəlɪs] describes a state of lacking ability, influence, or strength. It can refer to people who are unable to act or defend themselves, as in 'The citizens felt powerless to stop the corrupt government officials.' It can also describe situations where one is unable to resist temptation or change a situation, as in 'She was powerless to resist the temptation of the chocolate cake.' The phrase 'render someone powerless' means to make someone unable to act or defend themselves.