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Meaning of powerlessly
The primary meaning of the word "powerlessly" is to be without power or strength, unable to act or influence events.
Etymology of powerlessly
The word "powerlessly" is derived from the Old French word "poeir," meaning "to be able," and the suffix "-less," which forms an adjective indicating a lack or absence of something
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially with the meaning "lacking power or strength" and later expanding to include connotations of helplessness and ineffectiveness
Synonyms
helplessly
weakly
ineffectively
ineffectually
futilely
uselessly
hopelessly
despairingly
impotently
feebly
frailly
vulnerably
defenselessly
incapably
inefficaciously
unsuccessfully
unproductively
pointlessly
aimlessly
idly
passively
resignedly
submissively
compliantly
obediently
meekly
mildly
gently
patiently
quietly
calmly
peacefully
inactively
inertly
lazily
indolently
lethargically
sluggishly
apathetically
unenthusiastically
halfheartedly
unenergetically
Definitions
- Without power or strength, unable to act or influence events
- Lacking the ability or capacity to do something
- Unable to control or affect a situation
Usage Examples
- The victim lay powerlessly on the ground, unable to move or call for help
- The team played powerlessly, losing the game due to their lack of strategy and skill
- The country was powerlessly watching as the natural disaster unfolded, unable to intervene or mitigate its effects
Antonyms
powerfully
strongly
effectively
efficiently
successfully
productively
actively
energetically
vigorously
potently
capably
competently
skillfully
ably
adeptly
masterfully
authoritatively
dominantly
forcefully
compellingly
persuasively
convincingly
decisively
resolutely
determinedly
forcefully
dynamically