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impotently

UK
/ˈɪmpətəntli/
US
/ˈɪmpətəntli/

Translations

impotentlyadverb
UK
/ˈɪmpətəntli/
US
/ˈɪmpətəntli/
He watched impotently as the car was towed away, unable to do anything to stop it.
Il a regardé impuissamment la voiture être remorquée, incapable de faire quoi que ce soit pour l'empêcher.
Additional translations
impuissammentEmploi en contexte sexuel ou médical.
Synonyms
helplessly
powerlessly
ineffectively
weakly
feebly

Definitions

impotentlyadverb
In a manner lacking power or ability to change or improve a situation.
He watched impotently as the car was towed away, unable to do anything to stop it.
In a manner lacking sexual potency or physical ability to achieve an erection.
He lay impotently beside her, frustrated by his condition.
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