im·pu·is·sance ( m-py  -s ns, m-pwsns)n. Lack of power or effectiveness; weakness. [Middle English impuissaunce, from Old French impuissance : in-, not; see in-1 + puissance, power; see puissance.] im·pu is·sant adj. |
impuissant [ɪmˈpjuːɪsənt ɪmˈpwiː-]
adj
powerless, ineffectual, feeble, or impotent
[from French: powerless]
impuissance n
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| Adj. | 1. | impuissant - lacking physical strength or vigor impotent - lacking power or ability; "Technology without morality is barbarous; morality without technology is impotent"- Freeman J.Dyson; "felt impotent rage" |
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