Pronunciation: /ˈpaʊərləs/
noun a person or thing without power or ability
A1 I feel powerless when I can't find my phone.
A2 The child felt powerless against the bully.
B1 Many people feel powerless to change the government's policies.
B2 She was rendered powerless by the sudden loss of her job.
C1 The CEO's decision-making power was rendered powerless by the board of directors.
C2 The dictator's grip on power became increasingly powerless as the revolution gained momentum.
adjective lacking power or ability
A1 I felt powerless when my phone ran out of battery.
A2 The child was powerless to stop the bully from taking his lunch money.
B1 The citizens felt powerless against the corrupt government.
B2 The CEO was rendered powerless when the board of directors voted to remove him.
C1 Despite his wealth and influence, he felt powerless in the face of the natural disaster.
C2 The superhero, usually invincible, found himself powerless against the villain's new weapon.
formal The citizens felt powerless against the corrupt government officials.
informal I felt so powerless when my phone died and I couldn't call for help.
slang She was completely powerless to resist his charm.
figurative The small boat was powerless against the raging storm.
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