powerless

adjectives

lacking power
powerless
is derived from
powerlessness
antonym
powerful
is similar to
lacking strength
"a weak, nerveless fool, devoid of energy and promptitude"- Nathaniel Hawthorne
feeble, nerveless
is similar to
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
"lying ill and helpless"; "helpless with laughter"
helpless, incapacitated
is similar to
having little power to do work
"a low-powered engine"
low-powered
is similar to
not having authority, political strength, or governing power
"a weak president"
weak
see also
not producing an intended effect
"an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation"
ineffective, ineffectual, uneffective
see also
lacking power or ability
"Technology without morality is barbarous; morality without technology is impotent"- Freeman J.Dyson; "felt impotent rage"
impotent
see also
wanting in physical strength
"a weak pillar"
weak
is an attribute of
possession of controlling influence
"the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade"
power, powerfulness