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Grammar : Adj
Spell : pou-er-lis
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpaʊ ər lɪs



Definition of powerless

Origin :
  • early 15c., "lacking might or fortitude," from power (n.) + -less. Related: Powerlessly; powerlessness.
  • adj weak; unable
Example sentences :
  • The old woman echoed the cry; but there were none to hear it, and she was powerless to aid.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • I took the knife from her powerless hand, and she fainted in my arms.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • With all his powers of intellect, he was powerless, because he had no faith in virtue.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • Within the circle of their light the poison of serpents and worms is powerless.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • To my eyes the sun seemed dim, its beams were powerless to warm me.
  • Extract from : « A Hero of Our Time » by M. Y. Lermontov
  • Individual shippers are powerless as against strong corporations.
  • Extract from : « The Railroad Question » by William Larrabee
  • There is death there, death that even I am powerless to prevent.
  • Extract from : « Grove of the Unborn » by Lyn Venable
  • "You give me advice I am powerless to act on," said Morgan, after some hesitation.
  • Extract from : « Cleo The Magnificent » by Louis Zangwill
  • The shepherd knew there must be a catastrophe, but he was powerless to avert it.
  • Extract from : « The Monkey That Would Not Kill » by Henry Drummond
  • I am powerless to help you, my child; you should not apply to me.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for powerless

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