powerless

Definition

Lacking sufficient power or strength.

Etymology

From Middle English pouerles, powerles, equivalent to power + -less.

Example Sentences

• "In Sweden, as we saw, the mistletoe which is gathered on Midsummer Eve is attached to the ceiling of the house, the horse's stall or the cow's crib, in the belief that this renders the Troll powerless to injure man and beast."
• "“Imagine the growing regrets, the longing to escape, the powerless disgust, the surrender, the hate.”"
• "It is said that his right arm had grown powerless from having been raised so often over the heads of those whom he baptized."