noun
- Plural of impotent; people who lack power, strength, or ability to act effectively.
Usage: Often used in historical or formal contexts to refer to groups lacking political or social power.; Can refer to those lacking physical strength or capability.
Examples
- The impotents in the society had little voice in government decisions.
- Medieval texts sometimes referred to the poor and infirm as impotents.
- Without resources, the impotents struggled to improve their circumstances.
- The organization advocated for the rights of the impotents and marginalized.
- Historical records show how impotents were often excluded from positions of influence.