powerlessness

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpaʊərləsnəs/

Definition

The state of lacking the strength, authority, or ability to influence events or change a situation.

Examples

• She struggled with the powerlessness of watching her garden wither during the long drought.

• The workers expressed their powerlessness in the face of the company's sudden decision to relocate.

• Many people report feelings of powerlessness when they cannot find a way to resolve ongoing systemic issues.

Synonyms of powerlessness

Words with a similar meaning to powerlessness:

• helplessness
• impotence
• ineffectuality
• disenfranchisement

Antonyms of powerlessness

Words with the opposite meaning to powerlessness:

• power
• control

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