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powerless

/ˈpaʊərləs/
pow · er · less ˈpaʊ · ər · ləs
English Definition
adj. without ability, influence, or power
中文释义
无力的，无能为力的
Significado en Español
impotente
한국어 뜻
무력한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bất lực
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Example Sentence

He felt powerless to stop the flood.

他感到自己无力阻止洪水。

Synonyms
helpless weak incapable
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “powerless”:

  1. A capable
  2. B dominant
  3. C helpless
  4. D mighty
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C — helpless. “powerless” means adj. without ability, influence, or power

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Without any allies at all, the tiny nation felt completely ______.

  1. A powerful
  2. B powerless
  3. C mighty
  4. D dominant
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B — powerless. “powerless” means adj. without ability, influence, or power

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Common questions about “powerless”

What does “powerless” mean?

powerless — adj. without ability, influence, or power. In Chinese: 无力的，无能为力的.

How do you pronounce “powerless”?

powerless is pronounced /ˈpaʊərləs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pow · er · less.

How do you use “powerless” in a sentence?

He felt powerless to stop the flood. (他感到自己无力阻止洪水。)

What are synonyms for “powerless”?

helpless, weak, incapable — all close in meaning to powerless (adj. without ability, influence, or power).

Is “powerless” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. powerless appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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