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I felt powerless when the wind carried my paper across the field.
What does Powerless mean?
Powerless means feeling unable to change or control what is happening.
Dictionary definition
Feeling unable to change or control what is happening.
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What does powerless mean?
Powerless means feeling unable to change or control what is happening.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to powerless?
Helpless is close in meaning to powerless in this context.
Practice 3
Which sentence best shows someone feeling powerless?
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WordPowerless.
Partadjective.
MeaningPowerless means feeling unable to change or control what is happening.
ExampleExample: I felt powerless when the wind carried my paper across the field.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pow · er · lus
- Strongest beat
- pow
- Ending
- lus
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pow.
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Synonyms
Words like Powerless
helplessUse when someone feels unable to help or change something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
powerfulUse when someone has strength or control.
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Word family
Powerless word family
Base word
power
adverb
powerfully
In a strong way.
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Hint for students
Look for clues that show someone cannot control what is happening.
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Powerless is a feeling; it does not mean someone has no value.
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