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powerlessness Synonyms

Another word for powerlessness

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• noun (Context 1)

The state or condition of lacking strength, influence, authority, or the ability to act effectively.

Usage Example

"The sudden natural disaster left the community with a profound sense of helplessness."

Strongest
helplessness
impotence
Strong
weakness
ineffectualness
vulnerability
incapacity
Weak
feebleness

Opposites of powerlessness

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

power
empowerment
strength
authority
potency
agency
control
influence
See all opposites of powerlessness

• Nearby Words

powerhouse
powerless
powerlessly
powerlessness
powerlifter
powerplant
powerplay

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