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impotence Synonyms

Another word for impotence

Choosing another word for impotence depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or condition of lacking power, strength, or effectiveness; an inability to take effective action or achieve a desired outcome.

Usage Example

"The committee felt a deep sense of political powerlessness when its recommendations were repeatedly ignored by the board."

Strongest
powerlessness
helplessness
Strong
ineffectiveness
weakness
feebleness
incapacity
inadequacy
futility

• noun (Context 2)

A medical condition in which a male is persistently unable to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual intercourse.

Usage Example

"The physician explained that diabetes and high blood pressure are common underlying causes of erectile dysfunction."

Strongest
erectile dysfunction

Opposites of impotence

The opposite of impotence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

potency
virility
power
strength
efficacy
might
authority
See all opposites of impotence

• Nearby Words

impossible
impossibly
impostor
impotence
impotent
impotently
impound

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Impotence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/impotence
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