powerlessness

CEFRB2

/pˈaʊərləsnəs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The feeling of having no control or influence.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The state or character of being powerless; absence or lack of power.

Examples

  • If knowledge is power, ignorance is powerlessness.

  • The feeling of powerlessness overwhelms me.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

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In context

  • Near-synonym: helplessness

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Origin

noun

From powerless + -ness.