IMPUISSANT Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

impuissant

adjective

(ˌ)im-ˈpwi-sᵊnt

Definition of impuissant

as in helpless

unable to act or achieve one's purpose claims that such restrictions on military interventions on foreign soil would render the nation an impuissant giant on the world stage

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In an America where people my age feel particularly subjugated and helpless, accusing someone else of political and moral impropriety and defending your case with your life can instill in you feelings of reified self-empowerment and control.

— Ivy Wolk, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
Soon Rakowski was firing the ball to a wide-open Flowers for a 43-yard touchdown as two helpless Mira Costa defenders gave pursuit.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of helpless

Adjective

After 60 days, the researchers reported that treated pigs could stand and walk on all four limbs, while controls remained paralyzed.

— Mike McRae October 21, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
In 1995, however, Reeve, a competitive equestrian, had a devastating accident, breaking his spine while riding, and becoming paralyzed for the rest of his life.

— Kate Aurthur, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of paralyzed

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The age-old advice of keeping your passwords secure and being wary of suspicious emails is more important than ever as hackers gain more sophisticated tools and use AI to find more of the internet’s weak points.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Analysts expect profits and assets to cover the dividend through weaker timber periods.

— Sebastien Chasse, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of weak

Adjective

Even after the immediate emergencies were dealt with, localities and their people could be left high and dry, with not idea how to rebuild or money to do so.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Oct. 2026
My first boyfriend left me high and dry just before it, and another guy took me.

— Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of high and dry

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In August 2022, Garza was ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial and ordered to be jailed until a bed in a state mental health treatment facility was available.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
In my opinion, the president and his incompetent, corrupt acolytes have debased the office and dragged the good name of America through the mud.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

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