impotent — unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪmpətənt/
Korean meaning: 무력한, 힘없는
Korean pronunciation: **임**포턴트
Example Sentences
- The security guard felt impotent watching the robbery through the broken radio.
- My wifi was down, leaving me impotent against my Netflix addiction.
- The diet plan left him impotent against the chocolate cake's temptation.
impotent
ADJECTIVE//ˈɪmpətənt//
unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless
The businessman feels impotent as floodwater destroys his stalled car
Once potent components, now impotent and scattered
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'impotens', derived from 'in-' (not) + 'potens' (able, powerful), which comes from 'potentia' meaning power or ability. The word entered English through Old French and Medieval Latin.
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📝Examples
“The security guard felt impotent watching the robbery through the broken radio.”
“My wifi was down, leaving me impotent against my Netflix addiction.”
“The diet plan left him impotent against the chocolate cake's temptation.”
“The CEO's impotent leadership during the crisis cost the company millions.”
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