adjective
- deprived of strength, vigor, or effectiveness; weakened
Examples
- The new regulations left the committee feeling emasculated and powerless.
- Budget cuts have emasculated the department’s ability to serve the public.
- The once-powerful union emerged from negotiations completely emasculated.
- Critics argued that the compromise bill was emasculated and ineffective.
- The team’s confidence was emasculated after their crushing defeat.
- Years of micromanagement had left him feeling emasculated at work.