Synonyms of impotence

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inability
• powerlessness
• incapacity
• incompetence
• ineptitude
• incompetency
• incapability
• inadequacy
• insufficiency
• disqualification
• ineffectiveness
• inefficacy
• inefficiency
• inaptitude
• ineffectualness
• ineffectuality
• inefficaciousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• potency
• ability
• competence
• capacity
• adequacy
• capability
• competency
• gift
• efficiency
• effectiveness
• talent
• endowment
• genius
• aptitude
• flair
• bent
• knack
• power
• strength
• potency
• suitability
• fitness
• effectualness
• efficaciousness
• suitableness
• puissance
• sinew

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impotence

Advertisement At that very historical moment, however, during the 1970s and early 1980s, reforms on Capitol Hill—designed to promote transparency and empower junior members—paved the way for Congress’ current impotence. —Time, 7 Nov. 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