IMPOTENCE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

impotence

noun

ˈim-pə-tən(t)s

as in inability

the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means the congressional committee's essential impotence in affecting the management of the war was frustrating to its members

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Recent Examples of impotence Both stated that the caller had spoken to a doctor about a curable virus that could cause impotence if not treated. —

Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025 The bulk of Jack’s patents were for medical devices, among them a knife used for hair transplants and a prosthetic device for overcoming male impotence. —

Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025 That’s one full game of brilliance, and another full game of impotence. —

Zach Berman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025 That there is impotence and cancer and infidelity and vanity and loss. —

Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for impotence

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inability

Noun

While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Issues discussed by the candidates ranged from an inability to hire and retain deputies, department morale and poor conditions at the Men’s Central Jail.

— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 June 2026