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Impotent

Verb / ˈɪmpʌtʌnt / Another word for impotent — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Impotent means powerless or unable to perform a particular action or function.

Synonyms & similar words

potent powerless ineffective weak useless inept unproductive futile fruitless unsuccessful incapable incompetent inadequate feeble helpless frail invalid inefficient unavailing unempowered unforceful

Example sentences

  1. The impotent king was unable to defend his kingdom from the enemy invasion.
  2. The medicine proved to be impotent against the deadly virus.
  3. The impotent machine was taken to the repair shop.
  4. The company's impotent marketing strategy failed to attract new customers.
  5. The impotent athlete could not win the race despite training hard.

Quotes

  • The pen is mightier than the sword, but impotence makes both useless.
  • The impotence of force has never been demonstrated more clearly than in the history of human conflict.
  • Impotence, it is said, is the ultimate humiliation.

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