1. the state of being powerless or lacking strength to act effectively
2. inability to perform sexually
Usage: medical

Examples

• The government’s impotency in dealing with the crisis frustrated citizens.
• He felt a sense of impotency when faced with the natural disaster.
• The committee’s impotency to make decisions led to further delays.
• Political impotency often results from lack of public support.
• The patient discussed his impotency with the doctor.
• Medical treatments for impotency have improved significantly.