im·po·tent ( m p -tnt)adj. 1. Lacking physical strength or vigor; weak. 2. Lacking in power, as to act effectively; helpless: "Technology without morality is barbarous; morality without technology is impotent" (Freeman J. Dyson). 3. a. Incapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection. b. Sterile. Used of males. 4. Obsolete Lacking self-restraint. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin impot  ns, impotent- : in-, not; see in-1 + potns, potent; see potent.]im po·tent·ly adv. |
impotent [ˈɪmpətənt]
adj
1. (when postpositive, often takes an infinitive) lacking sufficient strength; powerless
2. (Medicine) (esp of males) unable to perform sexual intercourse See erectile impotence
3. Obsolete lacking self-control; unrestrained
impotence , impotency, impotentness n
impotently adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | impotent - lacking power or ability; "Technology without morality is barbarous; morality without technology is impotent"- Freeman J.Dyson; "felt impotent rage" powerless - lacking power |
| 2. | impotent - (of a male) unable to copulate |
impotent
adjective powerless, weak, helpless, unable, disabled, incapable, paralysed, frail, incompetent, ineffective, feeble, incapacitated, unmanned, infirm, emasculate, nerveless, enervated Bullies leave people feeling hurt, angry and impotent.
able, strong, powerful, effective, capable, potent, competent
able, strong, powerful, effective, capable, potent, competent
Translations
impotent [ˈɪmpətənt] adj
(= powerless) [person] → impuissant(e); [rage] → impuissant(e)
(sexually) → impuissant
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