impotent

• Décrit une personne ou une chose qui manque de force, de pouvoir, d'autorité ou d'efficacité ; qui est incapable d'agir ou de produire un effet.

Describes a person or thing that lacks power, strength, or effectiveness.

1. Lacking Power or EffectivenessB2formal

   Having no power, strength, or ability to act; ineffective or helpless.

   impuissant

   • The government remained impotent in the face of the crisis.
   • He felt impotent to change the situation.
   • Their protests were impotent and made no difference.

   Synonymesfeeblefutilehelplessincapableineffectiveineffectualinefficientineptinertpowerlessunableuselessvainweakworthless

   Antonymesablecapablecompetenteffectiveefficaciouspotentpowerfulstrong

2. Inability to CopulateC1formalmedical

   (of a male) unable to achieve or maintain an erection for sexual intercourse; sterile in terms of reproductive function.

   impuissant (sexuel)

   • The condition left him impotent after the accident.
   • The doctor discussed treatments for impotent men.
   • Impotent patients may benefit from therapy or medication.

   Antonymespotent