powerless
/ˈpaʊɚləs/ adjective B2- Lacking sufficient power or strength.
- Lacking legal authority. · The traffic warden was powerless to stop me driving away.
- Without electricity or electrical power. · During the storm, the entire neighborhood was left powerless for several hours
From the library
“Nay, madame, the law is frequently powerless to effect this; all it can do is to avenge the wrong done.”
A LION, worn out with years and powerless from disease, lay on the ground at the point of death.
Until I am told which page and which book I am powerless.”
“Willingly,” answered the stranger; “if, indeed, you feel any curiosity respecting one, now, alas, powerless to aid you in any way.”
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