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impotent Synonyms

Another word for impotent

Choosing another word for impotent depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless.

Usage Example

"The committee felt completely powerless in the face of the sudden economic crisis."

Strongest
powerless
helpless
ineffective
ineffectual
Strong
feckless
weak
feeble
incapable
toothless
futile

• adjective (Context 2)

Unable to achieve or maintain an erection, or unable to copulate (used of a male).

Usage Example

"Certain blood pressure medications can cause patients to become temporarily emasculated as a side effect."

Weak
emasculated

Opposites of impotent

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

potent
powerful
virile
effective
capable
strong
influential
mighty
See all opposites of impotent

• Nearby Words

impossibly
impostor
impotence
impotent
impotently
impound
impoundment

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