Powerlessness: meaning, definitions and examples
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powerlessness
[ ˈpaʊərləsnəs ]
feeling of
Lack of power or ability to act or influence a situation. A state of being without power or control over one's circumstances. The feeling of helplessness or incapacity to make a change.
Synonyms
helplessness, impotence, weakness
Examples of usage
- Many people in poverty experience a sense of powerlessness in their daily lives.
- The powerlessness of the citizens was evident in their inability to affect government decisions.
Translations
Translations of the word "powerlessness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impotência
🇮🇳 अशक्ति
🇩🇪 Machtlosigkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakberdayaan
🇺🇦 безсильність
🇵🇱 bezsilność
🇯🇵 無力感
🇫🇷 impuissance
🇪🇸 impotencia
🇹🇷 güçsüzlük
🇰🇷 무력감
🇸🇦 عجز
🇨🇿 bezmocnost
🇸🇰 bezmocnosť
🇨🇳 无力感
🇸🇮 brezmočnost
🇮🇸 máttleysi
🇰🇿 күшсіздік
🇬🇪 უძლურება
🇦🇿 qüvvəsizlik
🇲🇽 impotencia
Word origin
The word 'powerlessness' originated from the combination of 'power' and the suffix '-less', which indicates the absence or lack of something. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of powerlessness has been explored in various fields such as psychology, sociology, and philosophy, highlighting the importance of empowerment and agency in individuals' lives.
See also: empower, overpower, overpowered, overpowering, powered, powerful, powerfully, powerhouse, powering, powerless, powerlessly, powerplant, powers, superpower.