Impuissant and Tough

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

Tough is an antonym for impuissant.

Tough

Tough adjective - Not easily chewed.

Impuissant is an antonym for tough.

Nearby Words: toughness, toughen, toughening, tougher, toughed
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