Meaning & use
powerless
Lacking the ability, strength, or authority to do something or prevent something from happening.
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Without a majority in parliament, the party was powerless to pass new laws.
She felt powerless as she watched the flood destroy her family's home.
A note on using this word
Powerless can describe a lack of official authority, such as a powerless committee, or a personal feeling of helplessness in a situation.
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