Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
impuissant
adjective
/ɪmˈpjuːɪsənt/
Definition
lacking power or influence
Examples
- Despite her title, she felt impuissant in the face of the corporation’s decisions.
- The legislation passed by the government left many citizens feeling impuissant to enact change.
Meaning
A term used to describe someone or something that is weak, powerless, or lacking the ability to act effectively.
Synonyms
- powerless
- weak
- ineffectual
- helpless
