What does impotent mean?
Impotent means Lacking physical strength or vigor; weak.
Impotent
/ˈɪm.pə.tənt/ · adjective
Meaning
Lacking physical strength or vigor; weak.
Definitions by Sense
- Lacking physical strength or vigor; weak
- Lacking in power, as to act effectively; helpless
- Incapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection, having impotentia coeundi.
- (of a male) Sterile
- (obsolete) Lacking self-restraint
- A man who has erectile dysfunction
- An impotent or powerless person
Example Sentences
Technology without morality is barbarous; morality without technology is impotent
A person smeared with the excrement of a mouse was rendered impotent, according to Pliny the Elder.
Then, impotent of tongue (her ſilence broke) / Thus turbulent in rattling tone ſhe ſpoke.
Synonyms for impotent
Antonyms for impotent
Related Words
Word Forms
- more impotent
- most impotent
- impotents
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for impotent?
Common synonyms include feeble, puny, weak, helpless.
What is the opposite of impotent?
Possible antonyms include potent, priapist, virile, strong.
How do you use impotent in a sentence?
Technology without morality is barbarous; morality without technology is impotent
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