impotent

Example Sentences

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“It made me angry, but I felt so impotent because, well, what do I do?”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Rendered impotent by domestication, she’ll do anything to influence human events.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

This impotent rage factor is important for understanding what's happening in Los Angeles.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2025

Anel Ahmedhodzic, the Sheffield United captain, cut an angry, impotent figure, attempting to throw opponents to the floor.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2024

Again the audience howled, and John Isidore felt baffled and impotent rage seep up into the back of his neck.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick