Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: powerless
IPA transcription: [p'aʊɚləs]
Pronunciations of powerless
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: powerless
    Meaning: lacking power
Usage examples
  • My imagination fell powerless before such immensity.
  • You think I am as powerless as that day I fell dead at your feet?"
  • In this particular, his influence upon her was equally powerless with mine.
  • Diana was on her feet, swaying giddily, powerless to help him, cold with dread.
  • "Nay, madame, the law is frequently powerless to effect this; all it can do is to avenge the wrong done."
  • It is certain and indisputable that the creator of man is not like man because a powerless creature cannot create another being.
  • When I am with you, love so transports me that I am powerless to express the depth of my affection; I can but worship and admire.
  • She felt very sorry for poor little Amy, raging there in her high berth like some imprisoned creature, but she was powerless to help her.
  • Darrell, powerless to aid his friend, watched intently, dreading some rash act on his part to which his impetuous nature might prompt him.
  • He discussed in tones problems of man's life and destiny, ever displaying sublime faith that Fate, however cruel, is powerless to crush the spiritual being, the real individuality.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Hillary Clinton, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Omayra Sánchez, License CC BY-SA 4.0