Meaning
helplessness, powerlessness
- the condition of being powerless or unable to act; helplessness
- medical condition: erectile dysfunction or physical inability
In a sentence
Ho provato un forte senso di impotenza di fronte a quella tragedia.
I felt a strong sense of helplessness facing that tragedy.
La rabbia spesso nasce da una profonda impotenza.
Anger often stems from deep powerlessness.
Non rassegnarti a questo stato di impotenza.
Do not resign yourself to this state of powerlessness.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| impotenza | feminine · singular |
| impotenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In everyday emotional contexts, it usually translates to 'helplessness' or 'powerlessness' rather than sexual impotence.
- Commonly paired with 'senso di' (sense of helplessness).