impotent
intermediateB2/ˈɪmpətənt/ · im-po-tent
Lacking power, strength, or ability to act.
Meanings
Lacking power, strength, or ability to act.
طاقت، قوت یا عمل کرنے کی صلاحیت سے محروم ہونا۔
ناتوان
natwaan
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- impotent rage
- impotent feelings
- impotent frustration
Example Sentences
After the diagnosis, he felt utterly impotent to change his situation.
تشخیص کے بعد، وہ اپنے حالات بدلنے میں بالکل ناتوان محسوس کرتا تھا۔
Tashkhīs ke baad, woh apne halaat badalne mein bilkul natwaan mehsoos karta tha.
The impotent legislation failed to address the pressing issues.
ناتوان قانون سازی نے اہم مسائل کو حل کرنے میں ناکامی کا سامنا کیا۔
Natwaan qanoon saazi ne ahem masail ko hal karne mein nakaami ka samana kiya.
Feeling impotent in front of injustice can be very disheartening.
ناانصافی کے سامنے ناتوان محسوس کرنا بہت مایوس کن ہو سکتا ہے۔
Naa-insaafi ke saamne natwaan mehsoos karna bohat mayoos kun ho sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'impotent' as 'in power-less' to remember that it means lacking strength.
Imagine a person trying to lift a heavy weight but unable to do so.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ناتوانی میں کیا بگاڑ.
natwaanī mein kyā bigaar.
What harm in being impotent.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "impotens" — powerless
First known use: 14th century
The word 'impotent' has been used in English since the 14th century, derived from the Latin word 'impotens', meaning without power.