🔄 Synonyms of "Powerlessness"
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↔️ Antonyms of "Powerlessness"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| powernoun | The ability to do or undergo something. |
| potencynoun | (usually of men) Sexual virility: the ability to become erect or achieve orgasm. |
| powerfulnessnoun | The quality of being powerful. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Powerlessness"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| impotencenoun | Inability to copulate or beget children; sterility, erectile dysfunction, etc. |
| impotencynoun | (dated) impotence |
| helplessnessnoun | The state of being helpless. |
| helpless | Lacking help; powerless. |
| ineffectivenessnoun | The condition of being ineffective |
| defencelessnessnoun | The state or condition of being defenceless. |
| ineptitudenoun | The quality of being inept. |
| incompetencenoun | An inability to perform; a lack of competence; ineptitude. |
| inadequacynoun | A lack of competence or ability. |
| incapacitynoun | The lack of a capacity; an inability. |
| shortcomingnoun | A deficiency or falling short; failure to attain a goal or ideal. |
| deficitnoun | A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds (e.g. government) revenue. |
| inabilitynoun | Lack of the ability to do something; incapability. |
| failurenoun | State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success. |
| weaknessnoun | (uncountable) The condition of being weak. |
| hopelessnessnoun | A lack of hope; despair. |
| impossibilitynoun | Something that is impossible. |
| disempowermentnoun | (uncountable) The condition of being disempowered; powerlessness |
| frustrationnoun | The feeling of annoyance at impossibility from resistance or inability to achieve something. |
| fragilitynoun | The condition or quality of being fragile; brittleness; frangibility. |
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