Impuissant and Vigorous

Impuissant

Impuissant adjective - Unable to act or achieve one's purpose.
Usage example: claims that such restrictions on military interventions on foreign soil would render the nation an impuissant giant on the world stage

Vigorous is an antonym for impuissant.

Vigorous

Vigorous adjective - Having active strength of body or mind.

Impuissant is an antonym for vigorous.

Nearby Words: vigor, vigour, vigorously
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