Competence and Powerlessness

Opposite meaning words

Competence noun - The physical or mental power to do something.

Usage example: questioned his competence to finish the task without help

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Powerlessness is an antonym for competence.

Powerlessness noun - The lack of sufficient ability, power, or means.

Usage example: cursed his powerlessness to affect the outcome of his friend's life-threatening illness

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Competence is an antonym for powerlessness.

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Powerlessness and Competence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/competence/powerlessness

Competence & Powerlessness. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/competence/powerlessness>.

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