noun
- plural of impuissance; instances or states of powerlessness, weakness, or inability to act or exert force
Usage: formal or literary; archaic or rare in modern English
Examples
- The king's impuissances in foreign policy became evident after the failed military campaign.
- She spoke of the impuissances that plague those without resources or influence.
- His repeated impuissances to change the system frustrated his supporters.
- The impuissances of the aging empire were laid bare by its rivals.
- Despite their efforts, the committee faced numerous impuissances in implementing reform.