power
less
Comparative
more powerless
Superlative
most powerless
1
lacking the ability or authority to influence or control situations
- The citizens were powerless to stop the corrupt government officials.
- He felt powerless in the face of his addiction.
- The small country was powerless against the invading army.
- As a child, he felt powerless to defend himself against bullying.
- The minority group was often made to feel powerless in society.
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