empowered

adjective

em·​pow·​ered im-ˈpau̇(-ə)rd 

: having the knowledge, confidence, means, or ability to do things or make decisions for oneself

… generations of educated, empowered women are moving into leadership across all sectors …

—Pat Mitchell

Ultimately, Consumer Reports hopes patients can be more empowered consumers when it comes to their health care.

—Stephanie Dickrell

… empowered personnel seek and eliminate the root causes of problems instead of being blamed for them.

—Ellen Earle Chaffee and Daniel Seymour

Karen felt empowered to address women's issues by the fact that she returned to school after a ten-year hiatus to stay home with her children.

—Jill Eichhorn

It is not insane to want to feel unafraid and empowered; it is human.

—Jody M. Roy

Examples of empowered in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Once inaugurated, President Trump can speed things along by gathering the remnants of America’s sleepy and fragmented maritime bureaucracy under the umbrella of an empowered and dynamic maritime leader—in a new Cabinet-level post or a high-level Directorship at the National Security Council. —Craig Hooper, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025

However, if leaders encourage input, embrace diverse perspectives, and celebrate new ideas, employees will feel more empowered to think creatively. —Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024

Wigan believes one reason for the increase in workplace conflict is that employees are feeling more empowered to speak their minds. —Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Below, explore four of Luani’s insights on building an empowered and purposeful workforce of tomorrow. —Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above