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POWERLESSNESS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word powerlessness. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word powerlessness. (close relations)
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impotence
nounn
noun

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

• an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate

deficiency
nounn
noun

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

• lack of an adequate quantity or number

feebleness
nounn
noun

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

• the quality of lacking intensity or substance

frailty
nounn
noun

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

• moral weakness

futility
nounn
noun

• uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result

helplessness
nounn
noun

• powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

• the state of needing help from something

• a feeling of being unable to manage

incapacity
nounn
noun

• lack of intellectual power

• lack of physical or natural qualifications

incompetence
nounn
noun

• lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications

• inability of a part or organ to function properly

ineffectiveness
nounn
noun

• lacking the power to be effective

vulnerability
nounn
noun

• the state of being vulnerable or exposed

• susceptibility to injury or attack

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

impotency
nounn
noun

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

• an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate

Best Hypernyms For POWERLESSNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for powerlessness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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helplessness impotence inability incapacity quality vulnerability weakness

Alternatives for IMPOTENCE

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