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

Those include epidural steroid injections for pain management, cervical fusion, diagnosis and treatment of impotence, and skin and tissue substitutes. — Jillian Taylor, StateImpact, 16 Jan. 2026

The offensive impotence is catnip for critics. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026

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 new procedures that will have AI determine their prior authorization decisions include nerve stimulation, steroid injections for pain management, cervical fusion, knee surgery, impotence treatment and some skin substitutes. — Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025