📖 Definitions of "Impotent"
noun
- 1
A man who has erectile dysfunction
- 2
An impotent or powerless person
adjective
- 1
Lacking physical strength or vigor; weak
- 2
Lacking in power, as to act effectively; helpless
- 3
Incapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection
- 4
(of a male) sterile
🔄 Synonyms of "Impotent"
4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| weak | Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability. |
| ineffectual | Unable or insufficient to produce effect. |
| ineffective | Not having the desired effect; ineffectual; otiose. |
| unableverb | Not able; lacking a certain ability. |
↔️ Antonyms of "Impotent"
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💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Impotent"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| weak | Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability. |
| ineffectual | Unable or insufficient to produce effect. |
| ineffective | Not having the desired effect; ineffectual; otiose. |
| unable | Not able; lacking a certain ability. |
| powerless | Lacking sufficient power or strength. |
| helplessnessnoun | The state of being helpless. |
| impotencenoun | Inability to copulate or beget children; sterility, erectile dysfunction, etc. |
| incompetent | Lacking the degree of ability and responsibility necessary to do a task successfully. |
| inefficient | Not efficient; not producing the effect intended or desired; inefficacious. |
| helpless | Lacking help; powerless. |
| penniless | Lacking even the smallest amount of money. |
| incapable | Not 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. |
| immobilized | Subject to immobilization. |
| limp | Physically weak. |
| toothless | Having no teeth. |
| anandrious | — |
| feebleverb | Deficient in physical strength. |
| futile | Incapable of producing results, useless; doomed not to be successful; not worth attempting. |
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