Powerless
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpaʊɚləs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Powerless is an adjective meaning Lacking sufficient power or strength.
Meaning
Lacking sufficient power or strength.
More Meanings
- Lacking legal authority.
- Without electricity or electrical power.
Example Sentences
The traffic warden was powerless to stop me driving away.
During the storm, the entire neighborhood was left powerless for several hours
“Imagine the growing regrets, the longing to escape, the powerless disgust, the surrender, the hate.”
Frank desperately wanted to help. To do something. Anything. But he was powerless to stop what was about to happen.
Word Forms
- powerlesse
Synonyms for powerless
Depending on context, synonyms include mightless, strengthless, weak, vulnerable, impotent, feeble.
Antonyms for powerless
Common opposites include powerful, strong.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include helpless, weak, nerveless, feeble, incapacitated, overpowered.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.