powerless
pronunciation
How to pronounce powerless in British English:
UK [ˈpaʊələs]
How to pronounce powerless in American English:
US [ˈpaʊərləs]
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- Adjective:
- lacking power
Word Origin
- powerless (adj.)
- early 15c., "lacking might or fortitude," from power (n.) + -less. Related: Powerlessly; powerlessness.
Synonym
Example
- 1. They were not always so powerless .
- 2. Powerless to stop scouring ebay for second-hand bargains you don 't really need ?
- 3. In china , washington often looks powerless to prevent practices it considers unfair .
- 4. But if hope in life is reborn , god is powerless against human interests .
- 5. Until recently , asian customers say they have felt largely powerless in negotiations with suppliers .