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impotently

/ˈɪm.pə.tənt.li/

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adverb

/ˈɪm.pə.tənt.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «бессильным или неэффективным образом». Описывает действие, совершаемое без силы, власти или способности достичь желаемого эффекта, часто передавая чувство разочарования или беспомощности.

An adverb meaning "in a powerless or ineffective manner." It describes an action performed without the strength, authority, or ability to achieve the desired effect, often conveying a sense of frustration or helplessness.

  1. Without power or strengthC1formal

    In a manner that shows a lack of power, strength, or ability to act effectively.

    ruБессильно

    • He stood impotently by as the argument escalated.
    • She watched impotently as the car was towed away.
    • They could only stare impotently at the rising floodwaters.

    Synonymsfeeblyhelplesslyinadequatelyineffectivelyineffectuallypowerlesslyuselesslyweakly

    Antonymseffectivelystrongly

Forms
  • more impotently comparative form
  • most impotently superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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