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impotence

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/ˈɪmpətəns/ · im-po-tence

The state of being unable to take effective action; lack of power or ability.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being unable to take effective action; lack of power or ability.

کسی مؤثر عمل کرنے کی حالت؛ طاقت یا قابلیت کی کمی۔

عجز

ajaz

Formal: کمی طاقت

Synonyms

powerlessnesshelplessnessinabilityطاقت کی کمیلوڑنابلوغی

Antonyms

powerstrengthcapabilityطاقتقوتصلاحیت

Common Collocations

  • sexual impotence
  • state of impotence
  • perceived impotence

Example Sentences

His impotence to act in the situation left him feeling frustrated.

اس کی حالت میں عمل کرنے کی ناتوانی نے اسے مایوس کر دیا۔

Us ki halat mein amal karne ki natawani ne use mayus kar diya.

Impotence is often associated with psychological issues.

عجز اکثر نفسیاتی مسائل کے ساتھ منسلک ہوتا ہے۔

Ajaz aksar nafsiati masail ke sath munsalik hota hai.

The feeling of impotence can affect one's mental health.

عجز کا احساس انسان کی ذہنی صحت پر اثر انداز ہو سکتا ہے۔

Ajaz ka ehsaas insan ki zehni sehat par asar andaaz ho sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

impudent:Impudence refers to shameless boldness, whereas impotence refers to a lack of ability or power.

Word Family

impotent
adjectiveعاجز
impotently
adverbعاجزی سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of ‘impotent’ as ‘in’-‘powerful’ to remember its meaning.

Imagine a locked door that symbolizes a loss of power or control.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "impotentia" — lack of power

First known use: 14th century

The term has been used in medical contexts for centuries, originally referring to physical weakness or incapacity.