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Powerless
Meaning
Adj
●
Lacking
sufficient
power or strength.
●
Lacking
legal
authority.
●
Without
electricity
or
electrical
power.
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Origin
powerless
English
-less
English
-leas
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
leas
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
power
English
poer
Middle English (1100-1500)
poer
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Mightless
Strengthless
Weak
Vulnerable
Impotent
Helpless
Antonyms
Powerful
Strong
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Disempowered
Hopeless
Defenseless
Oppressed
Defenceless
Ineffectual
Downtrodden
Disenfranchised
Incompetent
Marginalized
Incapable
Unwilling
Subservient
Desperate
Voiceless
Poor
Submissive
Insecure
Marginalised
Privileged
Feeble
Ignorant
Frail
Impoverished
Fearful
Reluctant
Disadvantaged
Scared
Innocent
Needy
Apathetic
Unable
Afraid
Worthless
Lonely
Indifferent
Invisible
Fragile
Unfit
Inadequate
Oppressor
Unprepared
Isolated
Unjust
Invulnerable
Rich
Anxious
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