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powerless

[ˈpaʊəlɪs]

powerless Definition

  • 1without ability, influence, or power
  • 2lacking 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

Phrases with powerless

  • to make someone unable to act or defend themselves

    Example

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

  • to feel unable to act or change a situation

    Example

    Many people feel powerless in the face of climate change.

  • 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.