powerless

pow-er-less · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Without ability, influence, or power to act or resist.

  2. 2.

    Lacking legal authority or right.

  3. 3.

    Without electrical power.

Related words

Antonyms: mighty, powerful, strong
See also: helpless, power, powerful
Synonyms: defenseless, helpless, impotent, weak

Etymology

From power + -less ("without"), from Old French poeir ("to be able").