powerless
adjective
pow·er·less
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ləs 
1
: devoid of strength or resources
powerless victims
2
: lacking the authority or capacity to act
was powerless to help
powerlessly
adverb
powerlessness
noun
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Examples of powerless in a Sentence
I wish I could help you, but I am powerless in this situation.
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The people recounting their months of powerless standing were the very top aides to the current President, and his predecessor, who is soon to also be his successor.
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
The defense was powerless to stop a 49ers team struggling with injuries.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
As a result, your reports may feel powerless and stressed, shut down and keep their ideas to themselves.
—Kathleen Shanley, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
In William Friedkin’s 1972 original, science and modern medicine are completely powerless to dent the demon who has possessed the innocent victim, leaving it up to the patriarchal Catholic Church to take on Pazuzu (and forge its own Reaganomics).
—David Colman, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
The defense was powerless to stop a 49ers team struggling with injuries.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
As a result, your reports may feel powerless and stressed, shut down and keep their ideas to themselves.
—Kathleen Shanley, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
In William Friedkin’s 1972 original, science and modern medicine are completely powerless to dent the demon who has possessed the innocent victim, leaving it up to the patriarchal Catholic Church to take on Pazuzu (and forge its own Reaganomics).
—David Colman, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Powerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerless. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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powerless
adjective
pow·er·less
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ləs
1
: lacking power, force, or energy
2
: lacking authority to act
powerlessly
adverb
powerlessness
noun
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