powerless

UK
/ˈpaʊələs/
US
/ˈpaʊərləs/
powerlessadjective
more powerless
Comp.
most powerless
Super.
UK
/ˈpaʊələs/
US
/ˈpaʊərləs/
Translations
He felt powerless in the face of such injustice.
Он чувствовал себя бессильным перед такой несправедливостью.
Additional translations
не имеющий власти
не имеющий силы
Definitions
Lacking strength or ability to act or influence; without power or authority.
Feeling powerless in the face of such a large corporation, the small business owner decided to seek legal advice.
powerlessnoun
powerless
pl
UK
/ˈpaʊə.ləs/
US
/ˈpaʊ.ɚ.ləs/
Plural-only collective noun, typically used with the definite article (e.g., “the powerless”).
Definitions
People who lack power, influence, or authority.
New policies were introduced to protect the rights of the powerless.