ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Impotently

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Impotently is an adverb meaning In an impotent manner.

Meaning

In an impotent manner.

Example Sentences

Yet in every such instance—and there are scores of them—the Justices can do nothing but impotently point toward future action after Yessing or Noing past action by men in a position to act.

Synonyms for impotently

Depending on context, synonyms include helplessly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include helplessly, powerlessly, ineffectually, uneffectually, inertly, impassively.

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