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Powerless

🔄 Synonyms of "Powerless"

12 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
feebleverbDeficient in physical strength.
inundatedflooded
weakLacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
incapacitatedRendered unable to act; restricted from taking action.
overcomeverb(transitive) To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.
engulfedcompletely enclosed or swallowed up
swamped(informal) very busy; having too much to do
floodedFilled with water from rain or rivers.
helplessLacking help; powerless.
overwhelmeda single from the Christian rock group Big Daddy Weave.
overpoweredOverly powerful.
nervelessDevoid of nerves: calm, controlled, cool under pressure.

↔️ Antonyms of "Powerless"

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WordDefinition
powerfulHaving, or capable of exerting, power or influence.

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WordDefinition
helplessLacking help; powerless.
weakLacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
nervelessDevoid of nerves: calm, controlled, cool under pressure.
feebleDeficient in physical strength.
incapacitatedverbRendered unable to act; restricted from taking action.
overpoweredOverly powerful.
swamped(informal) very busy; having too much to do
overcomeThat has been overcome, prevailed over.
inundatedflooded
floodedFilled with water from rain or rivers.
engulfedcompletely enclosed or swallowed up
overwhelmeda single from the Christian rock group Big Daddy Weave.
helplessnessnounThe state of being helpless.
lacklustre(Commonwealth spelling) Alternative spelling of lackluster. [Lacking brilliance or intelligence.]
impotencenounInability to copulate or beget children; sterility, erectile dysfunction, etc.
ineffectiveNot having the desired effect; ineffectual; otiose.
inefficientNot efficient; not producing the effect intended or desired; inefficacious.
incompetentLacking the degree of ability and responsibility necessary to do a task successfully.
unarmedDefenceless and lacking weapons.
impotentIncapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection, having impotentia coeundi.

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