powerless
Americanadjective
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- powerlessly adverb
- powerlessness noun
Etymology
Origin of powerless
Example Sentences
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“Individuals may feel helpless and powerless to control their environment or situations, often because of experiencing uncontrollable and unpredictable events,” CDC spokesperson Scott Pauley told The Washington Times.
From Washington Times
But advocates caught up on the wrong side of DeSantis’s policy priorities increasingly feel powerless.
From Washington Post
South Korea’s “Kill Chain” preemptive strike capability could be “rendered powerless” by this new North Korean development, he said.
From Washington Post
“Looking back on it now, I think I wanted to show how Suzume is able to grow by forging connections with a series of people who could be considered powerless through her journey,” said Shinkai.
From Los Angeles Times
Maria says documenting incidents and contacting bosses about worries became a "full-time job", but she was left feeling "powerless".
From BBC
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