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powerless
adjective pow·er·less \-ləs\
: having no power : unable to do something or to stop something
Full Definition of POWERLESS
1
: devoid of strength or resources <powerless victims>
2
: lacking the authority or capacity to act <was powerless to help>
— pow·er·less·ly adverb
— pow·er·less·ness noun
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First Known Use of POWERLESS
15th century
Related to POWERLESS
- Synonyms
- hamstrung, handcuffed, helpless, high and dry, hog-tied, impotent, impuissant, paralyzed, weak
POWERLESS Defined for Kids
powerless
adjective pow·er·less \ˈpau̇-ər-ləs\
Definition of POWERLESS for Kids
: without power, strength, authority, or influence <He was powerless to stop them.>
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