Synonyms for powerlessness
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : pou-er-lis |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈpaʊ ər lɪs |
Top 10 synonyms for powerlessness
Définition of powerlessness
Origin :- early 15c., "lacking might or fortitude," from power (n.) + -less. Related: Powerlessly; powerlessness.
- noun inability
- noun ineffectuality
- 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
Antonyms for powerlessness
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