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Impotent

/ˈɪm.pə.tənt/

A man who has erectile dysfunction

📖 Definitions of "Impotent"

noun
  1. 1

    A man who has erectile dysfunction

  2. 2

    An impotent or powerless person

adjective
  1. 1

    Lacking physical strength or vigor; weak

  2. 2

    Lacking in power, as to act effectively; helpless

  3. 3

    Incapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection

  4. 4

    (of a male) sterile

🔄 Synonyms of "Impotent"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
weakLacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
ineffectualUnable or insufficient to produce effect.
ineffectiveNot having the desired effect; ineffectual; otiose.
unableverbNot able; lacking a certain ability.

↔️ Antonyms of "Impotent"

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WordDefinition
potentnounPowerful; possessing power; effective.
virileManly; having characteristics associated with being male, such as strength; exhibiting masculine traits to an exaggerated degree such as strength, forcefulness or vigor.
strongnoun(loosely) Possessing power, might, or strength.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Impotent"

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WordDefinition
weakLacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
ineffectualUnable or insufficient to produce effect.
ineffectiveNot having the desired effect; ineffectual; otiose.
unableNot able; lacking a certain ability.
powerlessLacking sufficient power or strength.
helplessnessnounThe state of being helpless.
impotencenounInability to copulate or beget children; sterility, erectile dysfunction, etc.
incompetentLacking the degree of ability and responsibility necessary to do a task successfully.
inefficientNot efficient; not producing the effect intended or desired; inefficacious.
helplessLacking help; powerless.
pennilessLacking even the smallest amount of money.
incapableNot capable (of doing something); unable.
disablementnoun(formal) The action of disabling or the state of being disabled.
disabilitynoun(uncountable) The state of having such a condition; the state of being disabled.
immobilizedSubject to immobilization.
limpPhysically weak.
toothlessHaving no teeth.
anandrious
feebleverbDeficient in physical strength.
futileIncapable of producing results, useless; doomed not to be successful; not worth attempting.

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