Synonyms of impotence

impotence

noun

ˈim-pə-tən(t)s 

as in inability

the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means

the congressional committee's essential impotence in affecting the management of the war was frustrating to its members

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inability
• powerlessness
• incapacity
• incompetence
• ineptitude
• incompetency
• incapability
• inadequacy
• insufficiency
• disqualification
• ineffectiveness
• inefficacy
• inefficiency
• inaptitude
• ineffectualness
• ineffectuality
• inefficaciousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• potency
• ability
• competence
• capacity
• adequacy
• capability
• competency
• gift
• efficiency
• effectiveness
• talent
• endowment
• genius
• aptitude
• flair
• bent
• knack
• power
• strength
• potency
• suitability
• fitness
• effectualness
• efficaciousness
• suitableness
• puissance
• sinew

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of impotence

Lead is dangerous for both children and adults, and can contribute to high blood pressure, kidney and brain damage, infertility, and impotence. —Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Sep. 2024

There was, however, a sense of impotence amid the unity, public opinion having failed for months to move the nation’s political leadership. —Orly Halpern / Jerusalem, TIME, 2 Sep. 2024

The subsequent economic meltdown, as well as the impotence and corruption of the Lebanese ruling class, triggered a protest movement against the political elite, including Hezbollah. —Mohanad Hage Ali, Foreign Affairs, 26 July 2024

Lead is a neurotoxin known to cause irreversible long-term organ damage, lower IQs, higher risk for miscarriage, asthma, cardiovascular disease, impotence, and elevated blood pressure. —Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 18 July 2024