impotent (Meaning)
impotent (a)
lacking power or ability
(of a male) unable to copulate
impotent (a.)
Not potent; wanting power, strength. or vigor. whether physical, intellectual, or moral; deficient in capacity; destitute of force; weak; feeble; infirm.
Wanting the power of self-restraint; incontrolled; ungovernable; violent.
Wanting the power of procreation; unable to copulate; also, sometimes, sterile; barren.
impotent (n.)
One who is imoitent.
Synonyms & Antonyms of impotent
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impotent Sentence Examples
- The politician's campaign was impotent against the relentless barrage of negative press.
- The aging athlete's once-impressive muscles had become impotent and feeble.
- The impotent treaty failed to resolve the underlying tensions between the warring factions.
- The government's economic policies proved impotent in stimulating growth.
- The impotent medication left the patient in agonizing pain.
- Faced with overwhelming odds, the army's struggle against the enemy seemed impotent.
- The impotent threat failed to deter the attackers from carrying out their plans.
- The impotent apology offered no solace to the deeply wounded victim.
- The impotent outburst of anger only served to escalate the already tense situation.
- The impotent plea for help fell on deaf ears, leaving the victim abandoned and alone.
FAQs About the word impotent
lacking power or ability, (of a male) unable to copulateNot potent; wanting power, strength. or vigor. whether physical, intellectual, or moral; deficient in ca
barren,sterile, sterilized, unfruitful,fruitless, altered, emasculated, infertile, castrated, desexed
prolific, rich, fertile, productive, rich,fertile, productive, fat, fruitful, fat
The politician's campaign was impotent against the relentless barrage of negative press.
The aging athlete's once-impressive muscles had become impotent and feeble.
The impotent treaty failed to resolve the underlying tensions between the warring factions.
The government's economic policies proved impotent in stimulating growth.
