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   powerlessness

   /ˈpaʊələsnəs/

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   • 1. lack of ability, influence, or power: "the feeling of powerlessness due to poverty"

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   What does powerless mean?

   • Get Word of the Day daily email! The meaning of POWERLESS is devoid of strength or resources. How to use powerless in a sentence.

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   Why do some people feel powerless?

   • People suffering from chronic, debilitating, or terminal illnesses may feel powerless because they are unable to alter their inevitable outcomes.

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   What is the difference between power and powerlessness?

   • Power is often seen as a positive force or ability of people to strengthen and mobilize to challenge inequalities and demand rights. Powerlessness, on the other hand, refers to the lack of that ability. Both views recognize power as something exercised by actors or groups – as a kind of ‘agency’ or capacity to act.

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   Are the police powerless?

   • The police seem to be powerless (= unable) to prevent these attacks. [ + to infinitive ] The government seems powerless to do anything about the rising price of oil. The powers that previous mayors enjoyed were seriously impeded, and they became powerless to solve citizens' economic and social problems.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › powerlessnessPOWERLESSNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the condition or feeling of having no power: A significant cause of stress in the workplace is a sense of powerlessness and lack of control. As hostages, they experienced humiliation and utter powerlessness. Fewer examples. What I felt was utter powerlessness. She still had vivid memories of the horrible powerlessness of childhood.

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   The meaning of POWERLESS is devoid of strength or resources. How to use powerless in a sentence.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › powerlessPOWERLESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Meaning of powerless in English. powerless. adjective. uk / ˈpaʊə.ləs / us / ˈpaʊ.ɚ.ləs / Add to word list. having no power: The villagers are powerless against the armed invaders. The police seem to be powerless (= unable) to prevent these attacks. Synonym. impotent (LACKING POWER) Opposites. potent. powerful.

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   Powerlessness is the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble. Find the meaning, synonyms, translations and examples of powerlessness in English and other languages.

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   noun. /ˈpaʊələsnəs/ /ˈpaʊərləsnəs/ [uncountable] the state of being unable to control or influence somebody/something. a feeling/sense of powerlessness. Want to learn more?

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   the nature of a person or organization that appears powerful but is actually powerless and ineffectual. an oppressive quality that is laborious and solemn and lacks grace or fluency. an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone.

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    Powerless definition: unable to produce an effect. See examples of POWERLESS used in a sentence.