1. the state of being without power, strength, or ability to act or influence events

Examples

• She felt a sense of powerlessness when facing the large corporation.
• The citizens expressed their powerlessness against government corruption.
• His powerlessness to help his sick friend frustrated him deeply.
• The team’s powerlessness in the final minutes cost them the game.
• Many people experience powerlessness during natural disasters.
• The child’s powerlessness in the adult conversation was evident.