CEFR B2

impotent

adjective

Meaning

Lacking strength or power; unable to defend oneself or to act effectively.

Examples

The government's response to the crisis was criticized as weak and impotent.
He felt impotent to change the situation, despite his best efforts.

Synonyms: weak, helpless, powerless, ineffective

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impotent (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpoʊtənt/

Definition

Lacking strength or power; unable to defend oneself or to act effectively.

Examples

The government's response to the crisis was criticized as weak and impotent.
He felt impotent to change the situation, despite his best efforts.

How to Use impotent

impotent to do something (prepositional phrase): Unable to perform a specific action. — "She felt impotent to stop the argument."

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