Powerlessness and Weakness

Powerlessness

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

Weakness is a synonym for powerlessness in inability topic. In some cases you can use "Weakness" instead a noun "Powerlessness", when it comes to topics like impotency.

Weakness

Weakness noun - The quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor.
Usage example: the flu left me with such overwhelming weakness that I could hardly stand

Powerlessness is a synonym for weakness in defect topic. You can use "Powerlessness" instead a noun "Weakness", if it concerns topics such as impotency, spinelessness.

Nearby Words: weak, weaken, weakly, weakening, weakling
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