impotence

• Существительное, обозначающее недостаток физической или умственной силы, слабость или неспособность достичь эрекции у мужчин.

A noun referring to a lack of physical or mental strength, weakness, or the inability to achieve an erection in males.

uncountable

1. Lack of power or strengthC1formal

   The quality of being weak, powerless, or unable to act effectively.

   Бессилие

   • The government's impotence in the face of the crisis was alarming.
   • He felt a sense of impotence when he couldn't help his friend.
   • The organization's impotence to enforce its own rules frustrated its members.

   Synonymsfeeblenessfrailtyinabilityincapacityineffectivenessinefficacypowerlessnessweakness

   Antonymsmightpotencypowerstrengthvigor

2. Inability to copulateC1formalmedical

   A medical condition, typically in males, characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.

   Импотенция

   • The doctor discussed treatments for impotence with the patient.
   • Impotence can be caused by both physical and psychological factors.
   • Many men experience temporary impotence due to stress or anxiety.

   Synonymserectile dysfunctionimpotency

   Antonymspotencyvirility