powerless

Word parts

power + -less

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈpaʊɚləs/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈpaʊələs/

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• Hyphenation: pow‧er‧less

Adjective

Positive powerless

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. To be powerless is to have no power, strength or ability.
2. (law) To have no legal authority.