impuissance (Meaning)

Wordnet

impuissance (n)

powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

Webster

Lack of power; inability.

The doctor's diagnosis of impuissance left the patient feeling devastated and hopeless.
Marie Antoinette's impuissance to prevent the French Revolution was a testament to her lack of political power.
The impuissance of the government to address the economic crisis led to widespread protests.
The politician's impuissance in the face of the corruption scandal led to a loss of public trust.
The impuissance of the authorities in stopping the terrorist attack left the city in a state of panic.
The impuissance of the law to protect the innocent made people question the justice system.
The impuissance of the man in bed left his partner deeply frustrated and disappointed.
The impuissance of the researchers to find a cure for the disease left them feeling a sense of failure.
The impuissance of the child to comprehend the death of their parent left them with an overwhelming sense of loss.
The impuissance of the company to compete with the global giants forced it to downsize and lay off workers.

powerlessness revealed by an inability to actLack of power; inability.

defenselessness, fatigue, lassitude, powerlessness, weariness,impotence, helplessness, exhaustion, incapacitation, disablement

strength, hardihood, robustness, energy, hardiness,strength, vigor, energy, vitality, hardiness

The doctor's diagnosis of impuissance left the patient feeling devastated and hopeless.

Marie Antoinette's impuissance to prevent the French Revolution was a testament to her lack of political power.

The impuissance of the government to address the economic crisis led to widespread protests.

The politician's impuissance in the face of the corruption scandal led to a loss of public trust.