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powerless

[/ˈpaʊərləs/]
adjective
impotente, sem poder, impotente
1. Unable to act or influence events; lacking power or strength
She felt powerless to stop the decision.
Ela se sentia impotente para parar a decisão.
2. Lacking electrical power or energy
The powerless device couldn't function without batteries.
O dispositivo sem energia não conseguia funcionar sem baterias.
3. Deprived of authority or control
The powerless committee had no say in the matter.
O comitê sem poder não tinha voz no assunto.
NYC Slang
helpless, out of game
Synonyms
helplessweakineffectualimpotentdefenseless
Antonyms
powerfulstrongmightycapableinfluential

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impotente, sem poder, desarmado
Most common usage in Brazil
Portugal
impotente, desarmado, sem poder
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
sem força, fraco
Alternative colloquial usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

powerless against
feel powerless
rendered powerless
leave someone powerless
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