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IMPUISSANCE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word impuissance. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word impuissance. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for IMPUISSANCE

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helplessness
nounn
noun

• powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

• the state of needing help from something

• a feeling of being unable to manage

weakness
nounn
noun

• a flaw or weak point

• powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

• the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain

• the condition of being financially weak

• a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you

feebleness
nounn
noun

• the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

• the quality of lacking intensity or substance

incapability
nounn
noun

• lack of potential for development

• the quality of not being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

ineffectiveness
nounn
noun

• lacking the power to be effective

ineptitude
nounn
noun

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

• having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful

powerlessness
nounn
noun

• the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble

Best Hypernyms For IMPUISSANCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for impuissance, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
impotence impotency powerlessness

Alternatives for HELPLESSNESS

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