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

His commentary on the impotence of studios’ diversity initiatives gets at the heart of the problem: there is a wide disparity between those who decide what gets made and the audience of largely working-class people whose time and attention decision-makers rely on for profit. —Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024

At the moment, Labuschagne's batting is suffering through impotence. —Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024

But Harrelson capably channels his character’s impotence, unable to suppress his shame that his wife is becoming the breadwinner by writing catchy jingles. —Tim Grierson, Vulture, 14 July 2024

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