Delicate and Powerless

Delicate

Delicate adjective - Lacking bodily strength.
Usage example: a delicate child who was never allowed to play sports

Powerless and delicate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Powerless" instead an adjective "Delicate".

Nearby Words: delicacy, delicately

Powerless

Powerless adjective - Unable to act or achieve one's purpose.

Delicate and powerless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delicate" instead an adjective "Powerless".

Nearby Words: power, powerful, powerfully
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