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powerless
UK
/ˈpaʊələs/
US
/ˈpaʊərləs/
Translations
more powerless
Comp.
most powerless
Super.
UK
/ˈpaʊələs/
US
/ˈpaʊərləs/
He felt powerless in the face of such injustice.
Он чувствовал себя бессильным перед такой несправедливостью.
Additional translations
powerless
pl
UK
/ˈpaʊə.ləs/
US
/ˈpaʊ.ɚ.ləs/
Plural-only collective noun, typically used with the definite article (e.g., “the powerless”).
Definitions
Feeling powerless in the face of such a large corporation, the small business owner decided to seek legal advice.
New policies were introduced to protect the rights of the powerless.