noun
- plural of powerlessness; the state or quality of lacking power, strength, or ability to act or influence events
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; often used in abstract or emotional contexts
Examples
- The victims felt deep powerlessnesses in the face of the natural disaster.
- Her powerlessnesses to change the situation left her frustrated and angry.
- The novel explores the powerlessnesses of ordinary people caught in historical events.
- Many employees experience powerlessnesses when their concerns are ignored by management.
- The therapist helped him work through his feelings of powerlessnesses and regain agency.