Antonyms for powerlessness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pou-er-lis

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpaʊ ər lɪs

Definition of powerlessness

Origin : early 15c., "lacking might or fortitude," from power (n.) + -less. Related: Powerlessly; powerlessness.

noun inability
noun ineffectuality

Example sentences :

It was heart-breaking to her to realise her powerlessness, when he could so easily empty his purse.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

All other goodness is but too often an idleness or powerlessness of will.
Extract from : « Reflections » by Francois Duc De La Rochefoucauld

But the colonel's despondent look expressed his powerlessness.
Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

"We've been, sir," said the Archdeacon, and then followed an explanation of the Bishop's powerlessness.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

I never felt my powerlessness so much as I have since you come.
Extract from : « Janet of the Dunes » by Harriet T. Comstock

"If I could only do anything to help," cried Polly, oppressed with her own powerlessness.
Extract from : « An Old-fashioned Girl » by Louisa May Alcott

But now he understands both—the void in his life, the powerlessness of his will.
Extract from : « Natural Law in the Spiritual World » by Henry Drummond

Can there be freedom where there are powerlessness and restrictions?
Extract from : « Spiritual Torrents » by Jeanne Marie Bouvires de la Mot Guyon

The Baroness was aghast at her own defeat and her powerlessness to retrieve it.
Extract from : « The Adventure of Princess Sylvia » by Mrs. C. N. Williamson

It showed the powerlessness of chivalry before the strength of the people.
Extract from : « Life of Edward the Black Prince » by Louise Creighton

Synonyms for powerlessness

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