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powerlessness Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: P AW1 ER0 L AH0 S N AH0 S

What Does Powerlessness Mean?

Powerlessness is used as a noun meaning The state or character of being powerless; absence or lack of power.

Quick Facts About Powerlessness

Part of speechnoun
Synonymsimpotence and impotency
Antonymspower, potency and powerfulness
Pluralpowerlessnesses

Powerlessness Definition (Noun)

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

Synonyms of Powerlessness

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Antonyms of Powerlessness

Powerlessness in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

powerlessness (usually uncountable, plural powerlessnesses)

Words That Rhyme With Powerlessness

Origin of Powerlessness

From powerless + -ness.

Questions People Ask About Powerlessness

What part of speech is powerlessness?

Powerlessness is a noun.

What is another word for powerlessness?

You can replace powerlessness with words such as impotence and impotency. See the full list of powerlessness synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of powerlessness?

Antonyms of powerlessness include power, potency and powerfulness.

What is the plural of powerlessness?

The plural of powerlessness is powerlessnesses.

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