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powerlessness

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of powerlessness

the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means

cursed his powerlessness to affect the outcome of his friendʼs life-threatening illness

Synonyms of powerlessness

impotence, inability, inadequacy, incapability, incapacity, incompetence, incompetency, ineptitude, insufficiency

Words Related to powerlessness

disqualification, inaptitude

ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficaciousness, inefficacy, inefficiency

Near Antonyms of powerlessness

aptitude, bent, endowment, flair, genius, gift, knack, talent

effectiveness, effectualness, efficaciousness, efficiency

fitness, suitability, suitableness

potency, power, puissance, sinew, strength

Antonyms of powerlessness

ability, adequacy, capability, capacity, competence, competency, potency

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