powerless

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lacking the ability to act or influence events; helpless.

  - "Despite her best efforts, she was powerless to stop the storm."
  - "The prisoners were powerless against their captors."

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Antonyms

powerful , strong

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Synonyms

mightless , strengthless , vulnerable , weak

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with powerless
helpless , hopeless , powerless , worthless

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Variants

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powerless , powerlessly , powerlessness , powerlessnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French 'powirless', from 'powir' (power).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'powerless' is often used in politics to describe individuals or groups who have no influence or authority.

2. In psychology, powerlessness is a common feeling experienced by people in abusive relationships or situations.

3. The term 'powerless' is also used in the context of superheroes, such as Professor X of the X-Men, who rely on their mental abilities rather than physical strength.

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Related Concepts

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1. helplessness: A state of being unable to help oneself or others.

2. impotence: Lack of ability to perform a certain function, especially sexually.

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Culture

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In literature and art, powerlessness can be a theme in works dealing with oppression, vulnerability, and the human condition. For example, in George Orwell's '1984', the protagonist Winston Smith is powerless against the all-controlling government.

How to Memorize "powerless"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person in a helpless situation, such as being trapped or unable to move.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'powerless' with words like 'helpless', 'vulnerable', and 'defenseless'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Powerless is when you're Helpless, Exposed, and Lacking Strength' to remember the definition.

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