Powerless

Synonyms of powerless

• weak
• helpless
• ineffective

Antonyms of powerless

• capable
• powerful
• strong

Collocations of powerless

powerless to change

Frequency: 70 %

She felt powerless to change the situation.

powerless against

Frequency: 60 %

They were powerless against the forces of nature.

powerless to resist

Frequency: 50 %

He was powerless to resist her charms.

powerless in the face of

Frequency: 45 %

They were powerless in the face of adversity.

powerless to help

Frequency: 40 %

I felt powerless to help my friend in need.

Idiomatic Expressions for powerless

• Phrase: Powerless to act
  Meaning: Unable to take action or do anything about a situation
  Usage: The government was powerless to act due to legal constraints.