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impotently

UK
/ˈɪmpətəntli/
US
/ˈɪmpətəntli/

Translations

impotentlyadverb
UK
/ˈɪmpətəntli/
US
/ˈɪmpətəntli/
He waved his hands impotently, unable to change the situation.
Он беспомощно махал руками, не в силах изменить ситуацию.
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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